About this role
Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist
Travel: Approximately 40–50%
About the Role
Xylem is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist to support and elevate performance across 10 Resin Regeneration plants in the United States. While these sites operate similar chemical batching and regeneration processes, variation in standards and execution creates opportunity for meaningful improvement.
This role is ideal for a CI professional who thrives in hands‑on, fast‑paced environments and enjoys partnering closely with operations and business leaders to standardize processes, improve productivity, and improve service to internal and external customers. Success in this role comes from turning complex operational and business challenges into clear, practical improvements that teams understand, adopt, and sustain.
The CI Specialist works closely with plant leadership and cross‑functional partners to identify waste, improve flow, and translate improvement opportunities into measurable operational and financial results, including cost reductions tracked through metrics such as cost per cubic foot.
What You Will Do
In this role, the CI Specialist drives end‑to‑end improvement initiatives focused on standardizing processes across similar operations while respecting site‑specific realities. Operating in a non‑standard manufacturing environment with chemical batching processes, the CI Specialist applies Lean and CI methodologies in practical, easy‑to‑understand ways that resonate with frontline teams and leaders.
A current focus for the role is value stream mapping, with particular emphasis on reducing lead time, removing waste, and strengthening process flow to better serve downstream service organizations. The CI Lead works closely with both high‑impact (HI) and low‑impact (LI) segments to deeply understand pain points and translate those insights into targeted improvement initiatives.
The CI Specialist plans, leads, and manage