Manufacturing & Production Supervisor

Xylem Water Solutions Netherlands; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem is hiring a Manufacturing & Production Supervisor in Texarkana, AR. You will oversee daily production operations, lead a team of manufacturing staff, and ensure performance targets are met while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to quality, and effective communication across shifts with a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Analytical abilities to handle supervision issues and process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills to address employee concerns and drive performance.
• Clear written and verbal communications for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees in the area to meet daily production demands efficiently.
• Evaluate employee productivity, attitude, and initiative.
• Ensure compliance with policies and fair disciplinary actions when needed.
• Maintain department efficiencies and asset utilization goals.
• Meet production schedules to uphold high on-time delivery targets.
• Uphold safety and environmental standards across the operation.
• Communicate production demand and status to all management levels.
• Maintain accurate attendance and ensure proper training on machine operation and safety.
• Adhere to the collective bargaining agreement terms with USW and uphold a clean production area.
• Participate in training on and off site; engage in volunteer programs.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

## Manufacturing & Production SupervisorApply: Onsite: Texarkana, Arkansas: Little Rock, Arkansas: Shreveport, LA: Full time: Posted Today: R51112Xylem 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.### Smith-Blair, a Xylem brand: *Reliable repair solutions in the industry* that addresses today's infrastructure needs to ensure pipeline integrity into the future### ### **Manufacturing & Production Supervisor**### The Manufacturing & Production Supervisor –Is responsible for managing departmental production operations and personnel to ensure daily objectives and customer requirements are consistently met. This role involves overseeing all aspects of production activities, maintaining workflow efficiency, and supporting a safe and compliant work environment. ### **Work Environment:** This position operates in both a climate-controlled office and a manufacturing plant setting. Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds and extended periods of exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments. ### **Shift Requirements: First or Second Shift Operations**. Location: 30 Globe Avenue Texarkana, AR 71854 ### **CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:** To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily for managing a manufacturing value stream: * ### Responsible for supervising all employees within their area of responsibility to achieve daily production demands in the most efficient manner possible.* ### Responsible for evaluating each employee in regard to productivity, attitude and initiative.* ### Must assure compliance with all company policies and take disciplinary action when required in a fair and equitable manner.* ### Must assure that individual and departmental efficiencies and utilization goals are sustained.* ### Must assure that all production schedules are met to maintain a 97% minimum “On Time Delivery” level.* ### Must assure that all safety and environmental standards are maintained to the highest level.* ### Must communicate with all levels of management and supply production demand data as required by all levels of management.* ### Must maintain accurate attendance information for each employee under their responsibility.* ### Must assure that each employee receives the proper training with regard to Machine Operation, health and safety.* ### Must adhere to all “Articles and Sections” of the collective bargaining agreement with the USW.* ### Must maintain a clean and orderly production area.* ### Participate in training activities, both on and off site.* ### Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities### ### **QUALIFICATIONS:** * ### High School diploma, Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree desired or equivalent applicable work experience.* ### Analytical abilities sufficient to handle all issues associated with supervision.* ### Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with employee issues and concerns.* ### Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and operations.* ### Working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement.* ### Must be able to handle confidential information and project assignments.* ### Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.* ### Must be good and effective with written and verbal communications. ### **DAY IN THE LIFE:** the working environment is both an indoor climate-controlled office and plant manufacturing environment. The physical demands may include but are not limited to occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds, and prolonged exposure to indoor and outdoor environments. ### Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position The estimated salary range for this position is $70k to $80k. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. #LI-NP1Join 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 Affirmative 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