Supervisor I

Xylem; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem in Morton Grove, IL 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 staff across assembly, testing, painting, crating and warehousing, driving continuous improvement and building a strong team culture.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree with 6+ years in manufacturing, including 2+ years in leadership, or a high school diploma with 8+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in manufacturing/ops or 8+ years with HS diploma and 2+ years in leadership.
• Experience supervising up to 25 hourly employees in assembly, testing, painting, crating and warehousing.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive safety, quality, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of applicable experience

High School Diploma with 8+ years of applicable experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

The 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.

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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