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Continous Improvement Senior Manager
Xylem
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
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.
As a Continuous Improvement Senior Manager at Xylem, you will play a key strategic role in driving continuous improvement across the organization. You will lead a team of analysts and specialists, shape improvement strategies, and help optimize processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
In this role, you will analyze current practices, lead improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence. You will collaborate closely with leaders across the organization to ensure all improvement activities align with business goals. Your leadership will be essential in sustaining long-term growth and competitiveness.
What you will do
Strategic Impact
Support the definition and implementation of the Continuous Improvement (CI) corporate strategy and the overall site operations plan
Help develop the local business and strengthen connections across site functions
Build and support methods, systems, and metrics to achieve strategic goals
Work with functional leaders to create a clear vision and drive successful deployment
Promote and celebrate achievements to engage and motivate the organization
Process Improvement & Optimization
Lead and coordinate improvement projects, facilitating cross-functional (and when needed cross-site) collaboration
Identify and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies across processes
Guide team members in solving challenges related to productivity, quality, and lead time
Promote standard work to simplify operations and improve output quality
Ensure alignment and integration across improvement initiatives
Project Management
Coordinate projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring delivery within scope and timelines
Support teams with Lean problem-solving methodologies and foster strong teamwork
Build business cases and perform financial analyses to measure impact and benefits
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and proactively manage risks
Track progress and results to meet the annual operating plan
Identify new improvement opportunities and prioritize initiatives based on business value
Training & Development
Identify and develop future project team members within the organization
Train colleagues in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools to expand CI capabilities
Coach colleagues leading improvement initiatives and support their certification journey
Capture and share best practices to scale successful improvements
What you bring
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
6–8 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operations (automotive experience is a plus)
8+ years of hands-on Lean experience, including process and material flow improvements
Proven success in leading value stream transformations with measurable business impact
Experience with mapping tools such as VSM, process mapping, and swimlane diagrams
At least 4 years of experience with Pull Systems, PFEP, TPM, and SMED
Exposure to digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and data-driven decision-making (AI tools are a plus)
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all levels
Solid project management and leadership capabilities
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
An agile mindset, positive energy, and a people-oriented approach
Strong skills in change management, conflict resolution, and business thinking
A willingness to take on challenges and drive results
Preferred qualifications
Lean certification from a recognized organization
Project Management certification
Everyone’s Equal Value
At Xylem, we believe diversity, equality, and inclusion are essential to who we are and how we grow. We want you to feel welcome, respected, and empowered to do your best work — regardless of your background, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Application
We are looking forward to your application!
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to:
Leila Sayyad, Recruiter — leila.sayyad@xylem.com
Zofia Kedzierska, Director, Continuous Improvement — Zofia.Kedzierska@xylem.com
Katarzyna Krol, Lead People Partner — Katarzyna.Krol@xylem.com
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.