Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist

Ebro Electronic GmbH; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement

Zahlreiche Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Mitarbeiterressourcengruppen

Job summary

Xylem sucht einen Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist, um die Leistung über mehrere Standorte in den USA zu unterstützen. Der erfolgreiche Kandidat wird eng mit Führungskräften zusammen arbeiten, um Prozesse zu standardisieren und die Produktivität zu verbessern.

Der CI Specialist verantwortet die Leitung initiativer kontinuierlicher Verbesserungen und die Anwendung praktischer Lean-Methoden. Diese Rolle erfordert starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und die Fähigkeit, Veränderungen zu managen und nachhaltige Lösungen zu entwickeln.

Qualifications

• Mindestens vier Jahre relevante Erfahrung in Prozessverbesserung.
• Nachweisliche Erfahrung in Continuous Improvement oder projektspezifischen Verbesserungen.
• Erfahrung in nicht-standardisierten Produktionsumgebungen.

Responsibilities

• Leiten und verwalten von Verbesserung Projekten von Konzept bis Umsetzung.
• Analysieren der Betriebs- und Finanzdaten zur Entscheidungsfindung.
• Schulung und Coaching von Teams zu CI-Tools.

Skills

Lean-Methoden

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

Bachelor in Business, Engineering oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

Six Sigma

PMP

Job description

## Sr. Continuous Improvement SpecialistBewerbenremote type: Hybridelocations: Chaska, Minnesota: Indianapolis, Indiana (Branch): Rockford, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Heute ausgeschriebenjob requisition id: R46834Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.**Sr. Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist****Travel:** Approximately 40–50%**About the Role**Xylem is seeking a **Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist** to support and elevate performance across **10 Resin Regeneration plants in the United States**. While these sites operate similar chemical batching and regeneration processes, variation in standards and execution creates opportunity for meaningful improvement.This role is ideal for a CI professional who thrives in **hands‐on, fast‐paced environments** and enjoys partnering closely with operations and business leaders to standardize processes, improve productivity, and improve service to internal and external customers. Success in this role comes from turning complex operational and business challenges into clear, practical improvements that teams understand, adopt, and sustain.The CI Specialist works closely with plant leadership and cross‐functional partners to identify waste, improve flow, and translate improvement opportunities into **measurable operational and financial results**, including cost reductions tracked through metrics such as **cost per cubic foot**.**What You Will Do**In this role, the CI Specialist drives end‐to‐end improvement initiatives focused on **standardizing processes across similar operations** while respecting site‐specific realities. Operating in a non‐standard manufacturing environment with chemical batching processes, the CI Specialist applies Lean and CI methodologies in practical, easy‐to‐understand ways that resonate with frontline teams and leaders.A current focus for the role is **value stream mapping**, with particular emphasis on reducing lead time, removing waste, and strengthening process flow to better serve downstream service organizations. The CI Lead works closely with both high‐impact (HI) and low‐impact (LI) segments to deeply understand pain points and translate those insights into targeted improvement initiatives.The CI Specialist plans, leads, and manages improvement projects from concept through implementation and sustainment. This includes defining scope and success metrics, developing timelines, managing risks, and ensuring improvements are embedded into standard work so issues do not recur. Root cause problem‐solving and the development of effective countermeasures are central to the role.Data is used as a foundation for decision‐making. The CI Specialist analyzes operational and financial performance, identifies trends and sources of variation, and helps teams understand not only *what* needs to change, but *why* the change matters to customers, the business, and the broader organization.Training and coaching are delivered in a highly practical manner, translating CI tools and concepts into **non‐traditional, operator‐friendly language** so teams can apply them confidently in daily work. Strong business partnership is essential; the CI Specialist regularly collaborates with plant leaders, segment partners, and functional teams to ensure improvement efforts align to business priorities and service needs.**How You Will Make an Impact**This role directly contributes to business performance by improving productivity, improving process consistency, shortening lead times, and strengthening the ability of Resin Regeneration operations to support Xylem’s service organizations. Impact is measured not only by metrics, but by sustained changes in how teams think, solve problems, and continuously improve.**Qualifications**A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field is required, along with at least four years of relevant experience or equivalent experience demonstrating a strong foundation in process improvement.The role requires proven experience in Continuous Improvement or project‐based operational improvement, strong problem‐solving skills, and hands‐on application of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Comfort working in environments where processes are similar but inconsistently applied is important.Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, including the ability to translate data, CI concepts, and business priorities into clear, relatable messages for diverse audiences. The ability to manage multiple initiatives, adapt to changing priorities, and drive sustainable solutions in the face of resistance is critical.**Preferred Qualifications**Lean Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, PMP, CQE, CMQ/OE, CPIM, or a willingness to obtain relevant certification is preferred.Werden Sie Teil des globalen Xylem-Teams und gestalten Sie innovative Technologielösungen mit, die die Nutzung, Verfügbarkeit, den Schutz und die nachhaltige Verwendung von Wasser sicherstellen. Unsere Produkte kommen in der öffentlichen Versorgung, der Industrie, im Wohnbereich und in gewerblichen Gebäuden zum Einsatz – mit dem Ziel, intelligente Maschinen, Anlagen, Messsysteme, Netzwerktechnologien und fortschrittliche Analysen für Wasser-, Strom- und Gasversorger sowie die Industrie bereitzustellen. Arbeiten Sie mit uns an einer Welt, in der die aktuellen und kommenden Wasserherausforderungen mit Kreativität und Engagement gelöst werden und in der Inklusion und Zugehörigkeit als Treiber für Innovation erkannt werden, um unsere Wettbewerbsfähigkeit weltweit zu stärken.At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation