Continuous Improvement Kaizen Specialist II
Watts Water Technologies
Facilitate Kaizen events and drive lean continuous improvement in manufacturing.
15 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Menomonee Falls, WI
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Plumbing
Heating
Water Quality
Water Purification
Radiant Heat
Flow Control
Role
What you would be doing
kaizen facilitation
5s management
process simulation
employee training
product development
technical reporting
- Communicate consistently with internal customers regarding status of requests.
- Facilitate Kaizens.
- 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 hopper to prioritize projects and manage customer expectations.
- 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 campus on continuous improvement tasks and processes including Kaizen prep work and Kaizen execution.
- Perform as a key role in the New Product Development Process.
- Gather data and manage all preparatory work necessary to execute Kaizen activity.
- Work with CI Specialists to apply high levels of technical creativity to construct machines, equipment, and tools that support employees to gain competitive advantage.
- Prepare report-outs for Kaizen and other activities to senior leadership.
What you bring
lean green belt
microsoft office
2+ years
high school
teamwork
self‑management
- Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with minimal supervision and be willing to attend training as needed. Ability to self-direct and execute a daily and weekly action plan.
- Ability to work in team-oriented environment to accomplish large projects as well as self-management skills when working on smaller tasks.
- Ability to work with cross function teams to provide solutions quickly and efficiently to manufacturing and material handling related issues.
- 2+ plus years of experience in manufacturing with a focus on lean processes and management.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Lean Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.
- High proficiency in Microsoft software including Visio; PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
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Company
Overview
Founded 1874
Year Established
The company was established in 1874, marking the beginning of its legacy in water solutions.
Over Centuries
Years of Expertise
Possessing over a century of expertise in water safety and efficiency.
- A global leader in providing safe water, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability solutions.
- Specializes in innovative water control, flow, and safety devices, emphasizing reliability.
- Serves residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across various regions.
- Solutions are widely used in plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial processes.
- Involved in water management systems, energy-saving technologies, and water conservation solutions.
- Inclusivity as one of our strategic pillars, cultural behaviors, and global performance management
- High-performance, values-driven culture
- Family of companies…provides one of the broadest…solutions” (emphasis on collaboration and innovation)
30% reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
Committed to reducing absolute carbon emissions by 30% by 2034.
100+ million liters saved
Water Usage Reduction
Achieved a reduction of over 100 million liters in global water usage over the past decade.
62% reduction
Water Efficiency
Improved water use efficiency, achieving a 62% reduction in water intensity since 2018.
70,000+ people
Clean Water Access
Provided access to clean water for over 70,000 individuals across nine countries.
- Recognized among the Top 300 U.S. companies for environmental sustainability by Newsweek (2024 & 2025)
- Named one of America’s Climate Leaders 2023 by USA Today
- First company verified by The Water Council’s WAVE: Water Stewardship Verified program
Top Place to Work 2023
Massachusetts Recognition
Recognized as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts, highlighting the company's commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
- Incorporated inclusivity as a strategic pillar and cultural behavior
- No publicly available gender-related headcount or leadership statistics
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