Supervisor I

Xylem • Morton Grove, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with company contribution
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level