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. **Job Summary** The Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist is accountable to develop, implement and sustain process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and Xylem’s Common CI Framework to transform the current culture to a culture of continuous improvement. They must be able to fully understand, develop and facilitate CI projects using the Lean Tools. This position must also be able to deliver long-term, breakthrough results in the areas of safety, quality, process, delivery, productivity, and inventory. The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist is an accomplished CI professional. **Core Responsibilities** To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with highly accomplished expertise: + Using project management skills, drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan. + Create, organize, communicate, and facilitate multi-day kaizen events & CI workshops with cross-functional teams, ranging from shop floor to executive leaders. + Must be proficient and effective in facilitating process mapping, 5S, VSM, and standard work projects with cross-functional teams. + Identify opportunities for continuous improvement via idea generation and prioritize improvement opportunities with the management teams. + Analyze data against KPI’s, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance. + Must be accomplished at using standard tools, systems and formats to present data and reporting information in an efficient and accurate manner. + Act as a change agent in all aspects of work, supporting and leading others through change. Mentor and coach employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives. + Perform root cause analysis processes to identify underlying causes of problems or issues within the organization. + Influence and engage others in support of CI projects and programs. + Develop, implement, and monitor lean training programs based on the site Lean training initiatives. + Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly inspired to innovate, highly empowered to lead and highly accountable to deliver. + Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities + Must be in successful in achieving goals on the following metrics: o CI Savings for site o CI Engagement for site o CI training delivered for site **Qualifications** + BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field + At least 5+ years of successful planning and execution of continuous improvement / Lean / Six Sigma efforts. + Must have earned or be in process of completing Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification. + Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating workshops, kaizens, and training events. + Ability to coach / mentor / inspire. + Excellent oral and written communication skills + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess processes and identify areas for improvement. + Prior experience in process improvement, project management, or a related field. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey findings and persuade others to adopt changes. + Ability to manage projects, including planning, executing, monitoring, and closing improvement initiatives. + Experience working in cross functional teams and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. + Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and the persistence to drive change in the face of resistance. **Work Environment** + Office: Standard office equipment + Expectation is to spend at least 50% of the time on the manufacturing floor + This role will support Morton Grove, IL \#LI-TM1 Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Salary range: $72,300.00 - $130,100.00 Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. 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