Continuous Improvement Kaizen Specialist I
Watts Water Technologies
Support lean transformation, Kaizen activities, and continuous improvement on a manufacturing site.
14 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), 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
data gathering
report preparation
technical creativity
simulation testing
5s implementation
- Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- Work with Kaizen road map and productivity funnel and hopper to prioritize projects and manage customer expectations.
- Gather data and manage preparatory work necessary to execute Kaizen activity
- Prepare report-outs for Kaizen and other activities to senior leadership
- Facilitate Kaizens
- Work with CI Technicians to apply high levels of technical creativity to construct machines, equipment, and tools that support employees to gain 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 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 Maintain primary work area in accordance to 5S standards. Improve, implement, and sustain 5S, Standard Work, Flow, Visual Management, TPM, Error Proofing
What you bring
yellow belt
1+ year
high school
office equipment
teamwork
data entry
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
- Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
- Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
- Ability to work with cross function teams to provide solutions quickly and efficiently to manufacturing and material handling related issues.
- Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with minimal supervision and be willing to attend training as needed.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
- Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
- Up to 10% travel.
- 1+ plus years of experience in manufacturing.
- Ability to work in team-oriented environment to accomplish large projects as well as self-management skills when working on smaller tasks and able to execute a daily and weekly action plan.
- Ability to communicate professionally and collaboratively with internal customers regarding status of requests.
- Must currently have yellow belt or earn yellow belt within 12 months of accepting the role.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
- Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
- 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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Security clearance- must complete background checks and pre-employment testing
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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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