Supervisor I

Xylem; Morton Grove (IL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Xylem is seeking an Operations Support Supervisor I to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will supervise up to 25 hourly employees across assembly, testing, painting, crating, and warehousing, while promoting continuous improvement and a strong team culture.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of applicable experience, including 2+ years in leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) with 6+ years of experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
• 2+ years leading hourly manufacturing teams in production operations.

Aufgaben

• Supervise daily production activities and allocate resources to meet schedules.
• Promote safety leadership and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Monitor performance against quality and productivity metrics.
• Coach and develop employees, manage performance, and drive engagement.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials to resolve issues.
• Drive lean manufacturing, kaizen, and 5S initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and process controls.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, and department performance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Safety leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Team building

Microsoft Office

SAP

ERP systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

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

Operations Support Supervisor I will lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. This role will supervise up to 25 hourly employees across assembly, testing, painting, crating, and warehousing while driving continuous improvement and fostering a strong team culture.

What You'll Do

• Supervise daily production activities, allocate resources, and ensure production schedules are met.
• Promote a safe work environment through safety leadership, audits, and compliance with established procedures.
• Monitor operational performance, quality metrics, and productivity goals.
• Lead and develop employees through coaching, training, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams to resolve production challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, kaizen, and 5S activities.
• Ensure adherence to standard work, quality procedures, and operational processes.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, and departmental performance objectives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of applicable experience, including 2+ years of leadership experience; or High School Diploma and 8+ years of applicable experience, including 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Manufacturing, production, operations, or industrial supervision experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and build a culture of accountability.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience driving safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP or similar ERP systems

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with production reporting, data analysis, and operational metrics.

The estimated salary range for this position is $85k to $90k base plus bonus. 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.

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! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation