3rd Shift Operations Lead — Process & Training

Xylem; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem in Morton Grove, IL is seeking an Operations Foreperson to identify process and training gaps, establish training, execute training, and monitor process adherence. You will support the shift supervisors for ERP transactions, hour by hour analysis and downtime mitigation.

This role emphasizes coaching and KPI oversight across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity, with collaboration with Quality and Safety teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Project Management certificate a plus.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, logistics, continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Implement processes/strategies and develop employee relationships to exceed our customers' needs.
• Support established KPIs to track adherence/deviation from established processes for coaching opportunities.
• Conduct problem solving using tools such as RCCA, Pareto, 5 Why, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining proper process documentation, training signoffs, related documentation.
• Analyze KPI results to drive daily improvements related to; Safety, Engagement, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Inventory.
• Conducts coaching, skill assessments, time studies and layered audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on problem solving including Quality, Production Control, and Safety.
• Familiar with process creation, documentation of process flows, leveraging a workforce as an individual contributor.
• Assist shift supervisor with additional needs.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs.
• Flexible to work overtime during the work week including Saturdays & Sundays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Project Management certificate a plus

Job description

Xylem in Morton Grove, IL is seeking an Operations Foreperson to identify process and training gaps, establish training, execute training, and monitor process adherence. You will support the shift supervisors for ERP transactions, hour by hour analysis and downtime mitigation.

This role emphasizes coaching and KPI oversight across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity, with collaboration with Quality and Safety teams.