Black Belt

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Black Belt

Charlotte, NC
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.  With its October 2016 acquisition of Sensus, Xylem added smart metering, network technologies and advanced data analytics for water, gas and electric utilities to its portfolio of solutions.  The combined Company’s nearly 16,000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions.  Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2016 revenue of $3.8 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: The Black Belt is responsible for understanding the current process state, identifying efficiency/improvement opportunities, then leading cross-functional team members to drive process improvements tied to Key Performance Indicators of the business utilizing Lean Sigma principles. Focus areas include interval or lead time reduction, reduction of human errors, process re-designs that result in the reduction of the number of steps and eliminate other forms of process waste.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Document current processes and propose improved processes.
    • Standardize processes across various business units, developing Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Implement process management/process improvement initiatives following Lean Six Sigma principles.
    • Create new self-sustaining processes that include identifying and tracking the appropriate KPIs.
    • Assist in teaching Lean Six Sigma principles to line staff; train others in use of tools and methodologies as part of project execution.
    • Lead process changes, improvements, value stream mapping.
    • Champion communication between organizations at all levels.
    • Facilitate cross-functional teams to achieve Kaizen objectives.
    • Create Standardized Operating Procedures (Work Instructions); increase workflow efficiency.
    • Mentor employees as they apply Lean methodology to problem solving and project execution.
    • Publish weekly progress reports.
    • Follow and comply with all ESH policies.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    • Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt certified.
    • 8+ years diverse work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
    • 4+ years work experience in Lean Six Sigma process application.
    • Trained in Lean Six Sigma Principles (Five S’s, Waste Reduction, Error/Mistake Proofing, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, KAIZEN, Lead Time Reduction).
    • Strong analytical skills and deep process orientation
    • Experience in developing various process documentation (SOP, ISO, etc).
    • Experience in operational performance evaluation (Efficiency/Utilization).
    • Experience in implementing Continuous Improvement methodologies.
    • Ability to influence others.
    • Ability to develop and sustain an unparalleled customer focused culture within department
    • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are necessary to help define, develop and enforce initiatives.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, along with Access / other database software

    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.

    • Moderate physical demand and exposure to shop and field elements
    • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
    • Ability to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment.
    • Must occasionally lift/ transport up to 50 pounds.
    • Walk or stand at least 6+ hours per day

    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: Administrative – computer and telephone usage. MS Office and operation of basic office equipment and machinery (fax, copiers, printers, computer)
    • Shop/Jobsite: May work around pipes, valves, electrical equipment and operating machinery, etc, such as commonly found around manufacturing facilities, construction sites and wastewater treatment plants.

    Travel: Nationwide – as necessary

    EOE/Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled