Continuous Improvement Associate
| Company | Xylem |
|---|---|
| Location | Cheektowaga, NY, USA, Morton Grove, IL, USA |
| Salary | $72300 – $130100 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred
- Experience within transactional processes & manufacturing industry preferred