Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to
developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water
challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze,
monitor and return water to the environment in public utility,
industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem
also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network
technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water,
electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees
bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying
comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New
York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than
150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.
The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that
transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of
our water-centric business by linking it with the best water
transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more
information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.
The Role: Advanced Infrastructure Analytics team seeks to hire a
Continuous Improvement Director/Champion to help with the development
and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects consistent in
support of the strategic plan and business operating plan in multiple
sites/regions. seeks to hire a Continuous Improvement Director/Champion
to help with the development and implementation of Continuous
Improvement projects consistent in support of the strategic plan and
business operating plan in multiple sites/regions. Mentor employees to
realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives and act as
a change agent to the site/organization. Identify opportunities for
continuous improvement via idea generation and prioritize improvement
opportunities with the management team.
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
- Drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement
projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and
business operating plan in Multi-Sites/regions.
- Documents and works with Controller to validate achieved
LSS Savings.
- Assist in designing new procedures and methods for
operational processes.
- By utilizing projects charters with deliverables, will work with
site leaders to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes
including reducing waste and improving inefficiencies.
- Mentor employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement
initiatives and act as a change agent to the site/organization.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement via idea
generation and prioritize improvement opportunities with the
management team.
- Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to
strategic execution. Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the
organizations progression.
- Act as a mentor for the Continuous Improvement leadership,
supervisory staff and front line personnel.
- Participate in developing and influencing strategy, planning, and
execution depending on project or initiative needs.
- Lead goal setting, assignment of projects, review of progress,
approval, and feedback for direct report(s).
- KPI goal setting with the site via semi-annual Business Assessment,
reporting and leading site reporting for KPI’s. Monthly updates on
LSS resource, engagement, activities, etc.
- Own the Lean Maturity assessments and improvement initiatives for
the site. Partner with Site Leaders on strategy and
deployment objectives.
- Be a change agent: challenge organizational leaders to drive
continuous improvements; remove organizational barriers to
continuous improvement processes.
- Develop, implement and monitor Lean training initiatives.
- Aid in the development of the business C.I. Strategy
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities,
License/Certification:
- BS/BA Degree or Equivalent
- 10+ year of successful leadership in executing continuous
improvement / Lean / Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency,
effectiveness and tangible financial benefit
- Lean Master or Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
- Experience guiding team progress for continuous
improvement projects/programs.
- Experience designing, implementing and leading continuous
improvement projects/programs.
- Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste
reduction, yield improvement, productivity and throughput
improvement - for operational and transactional processes
- Hands-on experience using Operational Excellence and Continuous
Improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, TQM).
- Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver
chartered objectives and projects.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning
and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Advanced problem solving capabilities, attention to detail and
numerical aptitude.
- Ability to coach / mentor / inspire direct reports
- Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective Change Management
development and execution
Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
- Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the
facility
Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an
office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
- Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
EOE/Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled