Continuous Improvement Manager

Xylem|ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world's water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us atwww.xylem.com.


Xylem is seeking a CI Manager

To our top modern factory in the middle of Småland, Sweden, we are now seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to join our high-performing team of 1300 employees. We are searching for an energetic person to drive our continuous improvement program in Emmaboda as well as supporting CI Specialists at three other smaller manufacturing sites: one in Germany, one in England and one in the US.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the right background looking to expand the depth of their operational excellence scope with great possibility to influence and shape the company's future.

Responsibilities

* Provide leadership and strategic direction to the site manufacturing and back-office functions to achieve plans and targets within the area of Continuous Improvement.
* Develop a culture of continuous improvement by using Lean & Six Sigma Manufacturing tools.
* Coach, train and lead management, supervisors and employees to embrace the culture of never-ending improvement in safety, productivity, quality, cost and delivery in order to reach best-in-class level.

* Establish local CI standards based on corporate standards for Xylem Production System at Emmaboda site and at the three other sites where you support the CI program acceleration.

* Build and cross functionally lead and coach a team of local CI Specialists and CI Coordinators throughout the Emmaboda site in instilling a high-performance shop floor agenda and culture. Support management and CI Specialists at three additional manufacturing sites within the Water Infrastructure division of Xylem.


Qualifications and Experience

* An academic degree within relevant field. Experience from a continuous improvement role within industry sector
* Certification in Lean Master or Six Sigma Black Belt
* Proven capability to lead change in a team environment.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Able to manage multiple projects/activities across multiple sites
* A collaborative and solution-focused approach.
* Strong written and spoken communication skills.
* Hands-on experience using CI methods (LEAN, 5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, Six Sigma, TQM).

Why Work at Xylem!

We offer you a creative and international environment where you get the opportunity to focus on your personal and professional development together with committed and helpful colleagues. Engage as a volunteer through Xylem's business program for community initiatives Xylem Watermark: www.xylemwatermark.com.

Everyone's equal value

We want people, regardless of skin color, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, to feel at home, not just on Xylem, but everywhere in the world. For us, diversity means more than just a policy or a set of methods. Diversity is a fundamental part of our corporate culture and a key to long-term growth.

Feel free to visit us at https://www.xylem.com/sv-se/

Application

We look forward to receiving your application in English. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process if we find the right candidate.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Corporate Recruiter Leila Sayyad,[email protected] or Ola Gustavsson, Manager Production Development Emmaboda, 0471-24 80 73.

We only accept applicants throughhttps://www.xylem.com/sv-se/karriar/xylem-career-opportunities/?currentpageid=49039&page=1&pagesize=24.

Representative of Unionen is Kenneth Philipsson, Representative of Sveriges ingenjörer/Akademikerna is Jenny Johansson, Representative of Ledarna is Martin Johansson 0471-24 70 00.