Foreperson 3rd shift

Xylem; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking an Operations Foreperson to identify process gaps, establish and execute training, and monitor adherence across the shift. You will support shift supervisors with ERP transactions, hour-by-hour analysis, and downtime mitigation to ensure process accuracy.

You will collaborate with Quality, Production Control and Safety teams, driving daily improvements and maintaining documentation, while being flexible for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing, logistics, CI or manufacturing engineering experience.
• PM certificate a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify process gaps and training needs; establish and execute training programs.
• Support shift supervisors with ERP transactions and hour-by-hour/downtime analysis.
• Develop processes, documentation, and training signoffs; monitor adherence.
• Analyze KPI results to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Inventory.
• Coach and time study, conduct layered audits; collaborate cross-functionally on problem solving.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal written communication

Bilingual

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

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 Operations Foreperson 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 supervisors for process accuracy including ERP transactions, hour by hour and downtime analysis and mitigation.

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
• 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

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• 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 Affimative 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 Affimative 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