Sr Director, Operational Excellence, WSS

Ebro Electronic GmbH; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Sr Director, Operational Excellence to lead a global lean continuous improvement program for Water Solutions & Services (WSS). The role focuses on designing and executing a comprehensive CI strategy aligned with business goals.

You will oversee multiple projects across geographies and functions, driving significant productivity gains and cultural change. The position requires 10+ years in a global industrial setting, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership, coaching, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of global industrial experience with a well-established management system.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated success leading significant change efforts across large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive lean continuous improvement strategy for WSS.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement across operational and transactional functions.
• Direct and oversee lean CI projects with strong project discipline.
• Lead a global team of CI professionals and mentor them.
• Promote best practices within the global CI community and report progress to leadership.

Skills

Lean tools

Change management

Leadership

Executive communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

5S

Value stream mapping

A3 thinking

Job description

## Sr Director, Operational Excellence, WSSBewerbenremote type: Hybridelocations: Charlotte, North Carolina: Houston, Texas: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniatime type: Full timeposted on: Heute ausgeschriebenjob requisition id: R49734Xylem 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.**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**:* 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.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** 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#LI-TM1Werden 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