Application Guide

How to Apply for CI Lead

at Xylem

🏢 About Xylem

Xylem is a global water technology company uniquely focused on solving critical water challenges through innovative solutions for conservation and reuse. Working at Xylem means contributing to sustainable water management while being part of a company that empowers employees to drive meaningful change through continuous improvement methodologies.

About This Role

As CI Lead at Xylem's Sarasota location, you'll implement and standardize continuous improvement processes across multiple sites, eliminating waste and promoting flow while training teams in lean methodologies. This role is impactful because you'll directly support Xylem's mission by optimizing operations that enable sustainable water solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves analyzing performance data from multiple sites, conducting virtual or in-person coaching sessions with site teams, developing standardized CI training materials, and collaborating with business leads to prioritize improvement projects that align with both operational and sustainability objectives. You'll balance hands-on site support with strategic planning for CI consistency across Xylem's network.

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🎯 Who Xylem Is Looking For

  • Has 5-10 years of hands-on experience implementing lean business systems in manufacturing or industrial settings, with proven ability to work independently across multiple sites
  • Holds a Bachelor's in Engineering or Business (Master's preferred) combined with Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent practical expertise
  • Demonstrates expertise in cultural transformation through lean development, with experience coaching teams and aligning CI projects to business priorities
  • Possesses deep knowledge of CI tools and methods specifically for eliminating waste in operational processes, not just theoretical understanding

📝 Tips for Applying to Xylem

1

Quantify your CI achievements using metrics like waste reduction percentages, cost savings, or efficiency gains from previous roles, specifically in multi-site environments

2

Highlight any experience with water technology, utilities, or sustainability-focused industries to show alignment with Xylem's mission

3

Emphasize your training and coaching capabilities with concrete examples of how you've developed CI competencies in teams

4

Demonstrate your understanding of 'cultural lean development' by describing how you've driven mindset shifts in organizations

5

Tailor your resume to show progression in CI responsibilities, moving from project execution to standardization across sites

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Connect your CI experience directly to Xylem's water sustainability mission, showing how operational excellence supports conservation goals", 'Provide specific examples of standardizing CI processes across multiple locations, not just single-site improvements', 'Highlight your ability to work with business leads to align CI projects with strategic priorities, showing business partnership skills', 'Demonstrate your training/coaching philosophy with a brief example of developing CI capabilities in others']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Xylem's specific water technology solutions and recent sustainability reports to understand their conservation impact
  • → The Sarasota facility's role in Xylem's operations and any public information about their current CI maturity
  • → Xylem's corporate culture initiatives, particularly any existing lean or continuous improvement programs mentioned in company materials
  • → Water industry challenges in Florida specifically, to understand regional context for Xylem's operations

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your approach to implementing CI standardization across geographically dispersed sites with different existing cultures
2 How would you balance supporting site-specific priorities with maintaining consistency in CI methods across Xylem's locations?
3 Share a specific example where you coached a resistant team or leader through lean transformation
4 What metrics would you track to measure the success of CI initiatives in a mission-driven company like Xylem?
5 How do you adapt lean methodologies to support both operational efficiency and sustainability goals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting CI experience as primarily theoretical or certification-focused without substantial implementation examples
  • Focusing only on single-site improvements without demonstrating multi-site coordination capabilities
  • Neglecting to connect CI expertise to Xylem's water sustainability mission in application materials

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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