Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist
Core
Senior Lean leader driving operational excellence and deploying the Xylem Production System (XPS) across manufacturing sites to eliminate waste and improve flow.
Role type
Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist (Lean Manufacturing)
Builds
Operational excellence culture and sustainable manufacturing processes
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Operations
Required skills
Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Facilitation, Root Cause Analysis, 8-Step Problem Solving, Standard Work, Kanban and Pull Systems, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Visual Management, Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI), KPI and Performance Management Systems
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, experience deploying a business operating system across a manufacturing site, leading cultural and organizational transformation initiatives
Technologies
Xylem Production System (XPS), 8-Step Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Kanban, Visual Management
Responsibilities
Lead deployment and sustainment of the Xylem Production System (XPS), Facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify waste, Plan and facilitate Kaizen events for breakthrough improvements, Train and mentor leaders and frontline employees on Lean principles, Utilize data and KPI management systems to drive performance improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC