Continuous Improvement Associate

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   

• Support in the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan
• Work with area leaders to identify, modify, and sustain changes including reducing waste and improving inefficiencies
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement via idea generation, leading projects and initiatives from idea generation to execution
• Investigate, collect data and support implement saving opportunities to continuously increase the savings funnel
• Help to mobilize problem solving teams and supports groups to streamline processes
• Facilitate Value Stream Map, Kaizen events, training events and Workshops to drive continuous improvements in conjunction with operations, office areas, remote and transactional processes
• Participate in multiple projects and apply continuous improvement techniques leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to solve problems and build new capabilities
• Ensure every project completed includes the updated process documentation, Standard Work updated to make a successful and sustainable deployment
• Share best practices and develop coordinated plans
• Facilitate all continuous improvement initiatives and act as a change agent to challenge all levels and areas of the organization to drive continuous improvements
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
• Other duties may be assigned based on organizational needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of successful execution of continuous improvement, enabling efficiency, effectiveness, and tangible financial benefit
• 3+ years demonstrated experience with continuous improvement programs, tools, methodologies and lean principles
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving techniques such as A3’s, 5 Why, 8D’s and Fishbone diagrams
• Ability to facilitate workshops, kaizen and training events
• Robust knowledge of MS office applications including Project and Visio

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Lean, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred
• Experience within transactional processes & manufacturing industry preferred

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Salary range:

$72,300.00 - $130,100.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.