Foreperson 2nd shift

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Warehouse Foreman to lead process improvement, training, and ERP transactions, supporting the shift supervisor and ensuring accurate movement of materials. The role will drive KPI development, document processes, and coach hourly staff to meet performance standards.

The candidate should possess strong communication skills, a solid understanding of supply chain processes, and a degree in business or supply chain; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to present to varied audiences.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Implement processes/strategies and develop employee relationships to meet customer needs.
• Establish KPIs to monitor adherence and coaching opportunities.
• Maintain process documentation and training signoffs; ensure ERP transactions are accurate.
• Analyze results to identify additional needs and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct coaching and disciplinary measures for hourly employees.
• Manage suppliers to meet delivery and quality standards.
• Assist shift supervisor with additional needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Project Management certificate

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world’s most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

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 of delivery 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 of relevant experience 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 Affinitative 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 Affinitative 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