Operations Support Supervisor 1

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 employeesoperating 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 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.