Senior Lean Specialist

Xylem; Verona; Ibrido; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Xylem is seeking a Lean Specialist to support and lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and transactional environments in Verona. You will promote standard work, drive Lean projects, and coach teams to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

The role reports to the CI Manager and requires 5+ years in process improvement, fluent Italian and English, and strong project leadership. Hybrid, permanent role with global impact.

Competenze

• Degree or equivalent in engineering, statistics, mathematics or related fields or business experience (required).
• At least 5 years in process improvement leading cross‑functional projects in manufacturing and/or transactional environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Daily Improvement, 5S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Continuous Flow, Material Flow).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Proven project management and leadership abilities in a team setting.
• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Positive, energetic, people‑oriented, with change and conflict management capabilities.

Mansioni

• Support the definition and deployment of the Site Transformation Plan across site functions.
• Lead Lean initiatives to address bottlenecks, improve productivity, quality, and lead time.
• Promote and implement standard work to simplify processes and improve output quality.
• Identify CI opportunities, build business cases, track outcomes, and ensure realized benefits.
• Train and coach employees on Lean and Six Sigma, guiding CI certification paths.
• Collaborate across boundaries and communicate effectively.

Conoscenze

Lean tools knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & process orientation

Problem solving

Customer orientation

Teamwork

Change management

Bilingual Italian/English

Formazione

Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related fields or Business Experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Lean Specialist supports and leads continuous improvement initiatives across both manufacturing and transactional environments, reporting to the CI Manager. The role focuses on improving key business processes using Lean methodologies, promoting a culture of continuous improvement through training and coaching, and driving measurable operational and financial results.

• Support the definition and deployment of the Site Transformation Plan, ensuring alignment across site functions and contributing to the achievement of strategic goals, metrics, and results.
• Drive process improvement projects using Lean methodologies, leading problem‑solving initiatives to address bottlenecks, improve productivity, quality, and lead time across manufacturing and transactional processes.
• Promote and implement standard work practices to simplify processes, ensure consistency, and improve the quality of outputs.
• Identify improvement opportunities and manage CI projects, developing business cases, tracking project outcomes, and ensuring delivery of operational and financial benefits.
• Train and coach employees on Lean and Six Sigma tools, supporting the spread of the CI culture and guiding colleagues through Continuous Improvement and certification paths.
• Cross‑boundary collaboration / communication
• Adaptive learning
• Planning & process orientation
• Problem solving
• Customer orientation
• Inspiring accountability
• Teamwork

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related fields or Business Experience;
• At least 5 years of experience in process improvement, leading cross‑functional projects (manufacturing and/or transactional environment);
• Good knowledge of core Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Managing for Daily Improvement, 5S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Continuous Flow, Material Flow);
• Superior oral & written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels within and outside of the company;
• Proven project management and leadership abilities in a team environment;
• Fluent in Italian and English written/spoken;
• Positive and energetic attitude;
• People oriented;
• Change and conflict management

Preferred Qualifications

GreenBelt certification is a plus

Contract

Permanent - Full time - hybrid

Benefits

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