Manufacturing & Production Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company contribution

paid time off

paid parental leave

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Manufacturing & Production Supervisor in Texarkana, AR to lead daily production operations, manage personnel, and ensure safety and efficiency in a climate-controlled office and plant environment.

The role requires coordinating with shift teams on first or second shift, upholding the collective bargaining agreement with USW, and maintaining high on-time delivery and quality. The position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in the $70k–$80k range.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; higher degrees preferred.
• Analytical and people-management skills required.
• Knowledge of policies and collective bargaining agreements helpful.
• Must handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production staff to meet daily objectives and customer requirements.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback.
• Ensure adherence to policies and safe operating procedures.
• Maintain 97% on-time delivery and production schedules.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communications

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Confidential information handling

Knowledge of policies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Onsite

Texarkana, Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas

Shreveport, LA

Full time

R51112

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.

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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

• 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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with company contribution
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement

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 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! #XilemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation