Continuous Improvement Project Specialist

5 days ago


Perth, Australia Xylem Full time

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.

Xylem’s focus is to be the leading global provider of efficient and sustainable water technologies. We listen, learn, and adapt to local environments, working in partnership with our customers and communities to 'Solve Water’.

Xylem is looking for a CI / Operational Excellence Project Specialist at our Perth Location. The CI / Operational Excellence Specialist is responsible for business partnering with teams to identify, drive and deliver Lean Transformation projects to drive growth, enhance customer experience, improve productivity and eliminate waste in the business.

The role:

- Collaborate across teams to identify problems and implement solutions.
- Lead and facilitate root cause analysis and assess countermeasures.
- Manage interdependent project plans to meet time, quality, and scope targets.
- Manage CI workshops, training, and coaching to embed a CI mindset.
- Deliver measurable benefits through CI initiatives, including savings and performance improvements.
- Coordinate communication strategies for CI success stories and updates.
- Maintain CI savings reports and interface with global/growth markets.
- Keep stakeholders informed on progress and outcomes and maintain relationships.
- Analyse data for insights and continuous improvement trends.
- Support broader initiatives including safety, environmental efforts, and special projects.

About you:

- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in Engineering, Service, Rental, or Operations (Logistics, Warehouse, etc.) environments (preferred).
- Strong Analytical, Process Mapping and Change Management Skills
- Proven track record of implementing Lean/Continuous Improvement projects in a professional setting.
- Comfortable working independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully communicate with stakeholders.
- Innovative mindset with a focus on delivering measurable improvement.

Benefits
- Training and Career Development
- Company Bonus Program
- Subsidised Health Insurance for you and your immediate family
- Gym Membership discounts and other wellbeing benefits
- Company funded Income Protection.
- Opportunity to make a difference and become part of Xylems volunteer program “Watermark”.

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.



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