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

Ci Specialist / Continuous Improvement Business Partner (M/F/D), Wss Segment Europe
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Liguria, Ne

We are looking for an experienced CI Specialist / Continuous Improvement Business Partner (m/f/d) who is responsible for managing the overall execution of strategies that support and drive Xylem's Lean transformation and are focused on improving our value proposition to the customer while delivering significant financial results to the bottom line.

You will be supporting multiple international sites to drive cultural lean development and empowerment at a macro level, while supporting transformations and events to eliminate waste from the organization.

Locations: Herford or Ludwigshafen (Germany), Sundbyberg (Sweden), Nanterre (France), Montecchio (Italy). Other Xylem locations in Europe are also optional. We offer a Hybrid contract and this role requires travel of 50% or more if needed to cover the assigned sites.

TasksLead CI implementation, standardization, and consistency across multiple sites (CI implementation, training and projects, CI processes, methods and tools to eliminate waste and promote flow)Deliver Training and Coaching to teams and colleaguesWork with sites business leads to support their priorities and align CI projects to their needsProactively identify and communicate areas for operational and strategic improvement and share best practices / learningsMentor and coach in process mapping, 5S, VSM, etc. events with site cross-functional teamsAnalyze current and past trends in KPI's highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected varianceCreate and finalize standard work documents / procedures and best practicesLive our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly inspired to innovate, highly empowered to lead and highly accountable to deliverRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business (Master's Degree Preferred)Lean Certification or Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Preferred)An excellent professional record with 5-10 years of industry experience in a lean / continuous improvement organizationExpert knowledge of lean business system implementation and development; capable of working independently, with minimal supervisionDemonstrated know-how and experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement ManagementDemonstrated ability to apply Lean methodologies in non-manufacturing environments (e. g. Services, Transactional)Proven record of financial data management, ability to read and draw conclusions from financial reports and P&L statementsExcellent Presentation and Project Management skills, Facilitation skills, Influencing skillsAbility to work in and lead a team, showing initiative and commitmentAbility to drive a project both strategically, and hands-on enough to support at the team levelBenefitsProfessional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees' professional growth and continuous learning. Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship. Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees can learn and volunteer on various water-related projects. Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women's, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran's, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks. For questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Niklas Naunheim, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at +49 1621374371.

We are looking forward to your application!

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

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