Foreperson 2nd shift

Xylem; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Warehouse Foreman in Morton Grove, IL to lead process improvements, training, and adherence for the movement of materials and related ERP transactions. The role supports the shift supervisor by ensuring process accuracy and optimizing operations.

You will implement processes, establish KPIs, maintain documentation, and coach hourly staff, with emphasis on alignment with internal controls and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Project Management certificate is a plus.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, logistics, continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify process and training gaps and establish training programs.
• Support shift supervisor for process accuracy in material movement and ERP transactions.
• Implement processes/strategies and develop employee relationships to meet customer needs.
• Establish KPIs to track adherence and coaching opportunities.
• Maintain process documentation and training signoffs.
• Coach hourly employees and manage suppliers to delivery/quality standards.
• Assist shift supervisor with additional needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Project Management certificate

Job description

THE ROLE:

The Warehouse Foreman will be responsible for identifying process and training gaps, establishing training, executing training, and monitoring process adherence. As an individual contributor in this role, you will support the shift supervisor for process accuracy related to the physical movement of material as well as the necessary ERP transactions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Implement processes/strategies and develop employee relationships to exceed our customers’ needs

• Establish KPIs to track adherence/deviation from established processes for coaching opportunities.

• Responsible for maintaining proper process documentation, training signoffs, related documentation

• Analyze results to identify additional needs

• Conducts coaching and disciplinary measures to hourly employees

• Manage suppliers to levels ofdelivery and quality performance required by Xylem.

• Familiar with process creation, documentation od 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

• Project Management certificate a plus

• 3-5 years ofrelevantexperience in manufacturing, logistics, continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of external and internal customers.

• Effective verbal/ written communication and presentation skills

• Bilingual a plus

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavitive Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you’ll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees’ well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affidavitive Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem’s transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation