- Design and execute a comprehensive lean continuous improvement strategy for WSS aligned with the business segment’s overall objectives and goals.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement across operational and transactional functions, such as supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, finance, and customer service.
- Apply lean methodologies and other process improvement techniques to analyze existing processes, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop solutions.
- Direct and oversee lean continuous improvement projects, ensuring effective project planning, execution, and monitoring.
- Lead and manage a team of global continuous improvement professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and support.
- As a member of the global Operational Excellence leadership team, constantly seek and share best practices across all CI teams in all Xylem businesses.
- Serve on the business unit leadership team and communicate team accomplishments and achievement of CI productivity goals.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting employee engagement, providing training opportunities, and recognizing and rewarding achievements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of business experience in a global industrial company with a well-established management system; experience in service businesses preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in functional area of expertise
- Demonstrated success in leading significant change efforts across large organizations
- Proven lean continuous improvement expertise across both operational and transactional business areas
- Experience leading multiple, large projects across several geographies
- Ability to strategically partner with peers and leaders, and drive execution in the business
- Proficiency in coaching, people development and change management
- Subject matter expert for lean tools and methods (5S, value stream mapping, continuous flow, material flow, strategy deployment, A3 thinking, problem-solving, managing for daily improvement, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and executive communication skills
- Excellent overall business acumen and organizational savvy
- Propensity for identifying issues proactively, making decisions with incomplete information, and ability to manage ambiguity
- Ability to simplify and clarify complex and ambiguous problems
- Analytical and process thinking
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~50%
- Certifications: Lean Master, Black Belt and/or Master Black Belt preferred
- Languages: English fluency at a minimum.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in lean continuous improvement methodologies and project management, with a strong focus on driving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while effectively communicating across all levels of the organization.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Lean Continuous Improvement Expertise
- Project Management
- Coaching and People Development
- Change Management
- Analytical and Process Thinking
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Lean Methodologies
- 5S
- Value Stream Mapping
- Continuous Flow
- Material Flow
- Strategy Deployment
- A3 Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Managing for Daily Improvement
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Executive Communication
- Decision-Making
- Employee Engagement
Certifications & Qualifications
- Lean Master
- Black Belt
- Master Black Belt
Industry Keywords
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement
- Supply Chain
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Finance
- Customer Service
- Global Industrial Company
- Service Businesses