XPS & Training Manager (m/f/d)...
Pubblicato il 11-08-2026 - Xylem in Montecchio Maggiore-Alte Ceccato
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 RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesIn 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 travelYour profileYou 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 environmentDeep expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Toyota 8-Step)Strong problem-solving and project management capabilitiesProven experience leading hands-on lean implementation and Kaizen eventsTrack record in training, coaching, and developing others in lean methodologiesExperience driving CI transformation within manufacturing, supply chain, and transactional/commercial processesDemonstrated ability to lead large-scale change initiatives in complex organizationsExperience managing multiple international projects simultaneouslyStrong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capabilityAbility to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teamsExperience applying Lean in both high-volume and low-volume operationsInformation:Welcome to send in your application. If you have any questions, please reach out to the primary recruiter Daniel, (email hidden). 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.SummaryLocation: Weilheim; Emmaboda; Montecchio Maggiore; StrzelinType: Tempo pieno