Ci Specialist / Continuous Improvement Business Partner (M / F / d), Wss Segment Europe

Xylem Water Solutions; Montecchio Maggiore; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in water solutions is seeking a CI Specialist to drive continuous improvement across multiple international sites. This role focuses on promoting lean management practices, training staff, and leveraging data analysis to enhance performance. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and relevant certifications in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Servizi

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive rewards

Engagement in corporate social responsibility

Competenze

• 5-10 years in lean/continuous improvement organizations.
• Expertise in lean business system implementation.
• Ability to analyze KPI trends and financial reports.

Mansioni

• Lead implementation and standardization of CI practices.
• Deliver training and coaching to teams.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities.

Conoscenze

Lean Management

Six Sigma

Financial Data Analysis

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Master’s Degree

Lean Certification

Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced CI Specialist / Continuous Improvement Business Partner (M / F / d) responsible for managing the execution of strategies that support Xylem’s Lean transformation. The role focuses on enhancing our value proposition to customers and delivering significant financial results.

You will support multiple international sites to foster cultural lean development and empowerment at a macro level, while facilitating transformations and events aimed at waste elimination within the organization.

• Locations: Herford or Ludwigshafen (Germany), Sundbyberg (Sweden), Nanterre (France), Montecchio (Italy). Other Xylem locations in Europe are also options. The role offers a hybrid contract and requires travel of 50% or more as needed.

Key Tasks:

• Lead the implementation, standardization, and consistency of CI practices across multiple sites, including training, projects, processes, methods, and tools to eliminate waste and promote flow.
• Deliver training and coaching to teams and colleagues.
• Collaborate with site business leaders to support their priorities and align CI projects accordingly.
• Proactively identify operational and strategic improvement opportunities, sharing best practices and lessons learned.
• Mentor and coach teams in process mapping, 5S, VSM, and other lean events.
• Analyze KPI trends, identify causes of variances, and communicate findings.
• Create and finalize standard work documents, procedures, and best practices.
• Exemplify our culture and Growth Enabling Behaviors by fostering innovation, empowerment, and accountability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Lean Certification or Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred.
• 5-10 years of industry experience in a lean / continuous improvement organization with an excellent professional record.
• Expertise in lean business system implementation, development, and management; capable of working independently.
• Knowledge of Lean Management, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement Management.
• Proficiency in financial data analysis, including understanding financial reports and P&L statements.
• Strong presentation, project management, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead teams, show initiative, and support projects strategically and hands-on.

We offer professional development opportunities, comprehensive rewards, and engagement in corporate social responsibility through our Watermark program. Our Employee Networks support diversity and inclusion across various backgrounds.

For questions, contact Niklas Naunheim, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at [phone].

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.