Continuous Improvement Manager

Xylem•Morrisville, NC

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager Outsourced is a strategic leader responsible for driving the organization’s continuous improvement initiatives. In partnership with the Director of Operations, they work to manage business performance and continuous improvement with our contract manufacturing partners (outsources). This role involves analyzing current practices, leading improvement projects, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. The manager collaborates with all levels of management to ensure that improvement activities align with the company’s goals and objectives. Their leadership is key to sustaining long-term organizational growth and competitiveness.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field with at least 8 years’ experience, with at least 2 years’ experience as a people manager or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
Proven track record to applying lean principles in a structured approach to develop culture and competency while delivering sustained results
Experience managing projects to deliver results on time with proper reporting cadence and visual management to monitor performance and address challenges.
Ability to influence and lead without authority
Solid coaching and facilitation skills
Experience reporting up to Executive Leadership
Strong problem-solving skills (A3, 8D, Fishbone, 5Why)
Experience with Goal Deployment Process (GDP)

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (Spanish and English)
Ability to travel 20-40% of the time
Located in Morrisville, NC area

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis of current processes and performance to identify opportunities for improvement
Develop and communicate a clear strategy for implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Establish metrics and targets to measure the success of improvement efforts
Coordinate with cross functional teams to align improvement strategies with overall business objectives
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the continuous improvement strategy and make adjustments as needed
Lead process improvement projects and initiatives across departments and functions
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Utilize Lean and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive process improvements
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
Monitor and track progress of process improvement projects and provide regular updates to senior management
Lead initiatives to improve SQDPI
Responsible for reporting savings from the Outsourced space
Work with team to maintain a healthy savings project funnel
Conduct VSM/VSA to drive improvement
Train and mentor employees on continuous improvement methodologies and tools
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting employee involvement and ownership in improvement initiatives
Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on continuous improvement principles and practices
Recognize and reward employees for their contributions to improvement efforts
Provide coaching and support to employees to help them effectively participate in improvement projects and initiatives.
Lead and manage a team, providing guidance, feedback, and support.
Set goals and KPIs for team members and monitor performance.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Develop and implement training programs to keep team members updated on trends and strategies.