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.
XPS & Training Manager (m/f/d)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly driven and experienced XPS & Training Manager (m/f/d) to support and accelerate our global Continuous Improvement journey. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and deploying lean capabilities while driving transformation across our global operations through the Xylem Production System (XPS). You will act as a change agent, mentor and strategic partner to ensure sustainable implementation of lean methodologies and delivering measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will work closely with the local Continuous Improvement teams at our production sites in Europe, supporting as a subject matter expert. You will conduct maturity assessments, provide analytics, and ensure effective follow-up on improvement roadmaps. You will develop and standardize lean best practices through the Xylem Production System (XPS), ensuring consistency and sustainability across the organization.
You will mentor employees at all levels to embed continuous improvement and maximize business impact. You will lead strategic transformation initiatives, collaborate with other CI leaders to share best practices, and support management teams, supervisors, and frontline personnel in building capability.
Additionally, you will lead traning initiatives, support the development and execution of CI strategies, and participate in supplier continuous improvement activities when required.
Travel: Up to 60% international travel
Your profile
You bring a passion for continuous improvement and change management, with strong influencing skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization. You combine solid business acumen, communication, and problem-solving skills to connect customer needs with operational processes, simplify complex challenges, and drive practical solutions.
Additional qualifications:
- 3–7 years of experience in a global/international business environment
- Deep expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Toyota 8-Step)
- Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities
- Proven experience leading hands-on lean implementation and Kaizen events
- Track record in training, coaching, and developing others in lean methodologies
- Experience driving CI transformation within manufacturing, supply chain, and transactional/commercial processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale change initiatives in complex organizations
- Experience managing multiple international projects simultaneously
- Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Experience applying Lean in both high-volume and low-volume operations
Information:
Welcome to send in your application. If you have any questions, please reach out to the primary recruiter Daniel, [email protected]. We will review applications on an ongoing basis.
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.
Skills Required
- 3-7 years of experience in a global/international business environment
- Deep expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities
- Proven experience leading hands-on lean implementation and Kaizen events
- Track record in training, coaching, and developing others in lean methodologies
- Experience driving CI transformation within manufacturing and supply chain
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale change initiatives
- Experience managing multiple international projects simultaneously
- Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Experience applying Lean in high-volume and low-volume operations
What We Do
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!
