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Xylem

Foreperson 1st shift

Morton Grove, Illinois

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
30 Sept 2026

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the posting

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 : The Warehouse Foreman will be responsible for identifying process and training gaps, establishing training, executing training, and monitoring process adherence. As an individual contributor in this role, you will support the shift supervisor for process accuracy related to the physical movement of material as well as the necessary ERP transactions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Implement processes/strategies and develop employee relationships to exceed our customers’ needs

Establish KPIs to track adherence/deviation from established processes for coaching opportunities.

Responsible for maintaining proper process documentation, training signoffs, related documentation

Analyze results to identify additional needs

Conducts coaching and disciplinary measures to hourly employees

Manage suppliers to levels of delivery and quality performance required by Xylem.

Familiar with process creation, documentation od process flows, leveraging a workforce as an individual contributor

Assist shift supervisor with additional needs

Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

Project Management certificate a plus

3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, logistics, continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of external and internal customers.

Effective verbal/ written communication and presentation skills

Bilingual a plus

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

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

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