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The CI Kaizen Specialist I will partner with site leadership, and the CI team, to work through rapid experiments while supporting site transformation through LEAN processes. This position reports to the reputed company Improvement Leader. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI This energetic, and lean-thinking individual will be responsible for supporting lean transformation, employee engagement, and problem solving to promote a “creativity before capital” reputed company. The CI Kaizen Specialist I will partner with site leadership, and the CI team, to work through rapid experiments while supporting site transformation through LEAN processes. This position reports to the reputed company Improvement Leader. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities · Gather data and manage preparatory work necessary to execute Kaizen activity · Facilitate Kaizens · Work with CI Technicians to apply high levels of technical creativity to construct machines, equipment, and tools that support employees to reputed company competitive advantage. · Apply the 3P process of "try storming" simulation to prove concepts, followed up with quickly assembling solutions that benefit the overall goals · Train employees across reputed company on reputed company improvement tasks and processes including Kaizen prep work and Kaizen execution. · reputed company as a key role in the New Product Development Process Maintain primary work area in accordance to 5S standards. Improve, implement, and sustain 5S, Standard Work, Flow, Visual Management, TPM, Error Proofing · Work with Kaizen road map and productivity funnel and reputed company to prioritize projects and manage customer expectations. · Prepare report-outs for Kaizen and other activities to senior leadership · Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned · Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (reputed company, Accountability, reputed company Improvement, Transparency) · Up to 10% travel. Required Qualifications · High School Diploma or equivalent required · 1+ plus years of experience in manufacturing. · Must currently have yellow belt or earn yellow belt reputed company 12 months of accepting the role. · Able to reputed company each essential duty satisfactorily with minimal supervision and be willing to attend training as needed. · Ability to work in team-oriented environment to accomplish large projects as well as self-management skills reputed company working on smaller tasks and able to execute a daily and weekly action plan. · Ability to work with cross function teams to provide solutions quickly and reputed company to manufacturing and material handling reputed company issues. · Ability to communicate professionally and collaboratively with internal customers regarding status of requests. · Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable. · Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. 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You will, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal reputed company equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Menomonee Falls, WI location (Monday – Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager. Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: · Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. · Ability to reputed company repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. · Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-reputed company materials. · Ability to read documents, use a computer, and reputed company data entry tasks. · Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls. · Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers. · Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment. Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason. Watts in it for you: Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles. Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off reputed company professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/ How we work: At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. 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Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will reputed company reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources. Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-reputed company solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the reputed company Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a reputed company in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for reputed company who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with reputed company reputed company. Learn more about the Watts way, here. Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job