Smith-Blair - Manufacturing & Production Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production Supervisor – Saddle Department

The Manufacturing & Production Supervisor is responsible for managing Saddle departmental production operations and personnel to ensure daily objectives and customer requirements are consistently met. This role involves overseeing all aspects of production activities, maintaining workflow efficiency, and supporting a safe and compliant work environment.

This position operates in both a climate‑controlled office and a manufacturing plant setting. Physical requirements may include occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds and extended periods of exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments.

First Shift Operations.

Location:

30 Globe Avenue, Texarkana, AR 71854.

• Supervise all employees within their area of responsibility to achieve daily production demands efficiently.
• Evaluate each employee with regard to productivity, attitude, and initiative.
• Assure compliance with all company policies and take disciplinary action when required in a fair and equitable manner.
• Maintain individual and departmental efficiencies and utilization goals.
• Ensure all production schedules are met to maintain a 97% minimum “On Time Delivery” level.
• Enforce all safety and environmental standards to the highest level.
• Communicate with all levels of management and supply production demand data as required.
• Maintain accurate attendance information for each employee under responsibility.
• Provide proper training for machine operation, health, and safety.
• Adhere to all “Articles and Sections” of the collective bargaining agreement with the USW.
• Maintain a clean and orderly production area.
• Participate in training activities, both on and off site.
• Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.

• High School diploma, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree desired or equivalent applicable work experience.
• Analytical abilities sufficient to handle all issues associated with supervision.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with employee issues and concerns.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and operations.
• Working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ability to handle confidential information and project assignments.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

The working environment is both an indoor climate‑controlled office and plant manufacturing environment. The physical demands may include occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds and prolonged exposure to indoor and outdoor environments.

The estimated salary range for this position is $75,300, with an Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) 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. Xylem offers 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.

Xylem is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and affirmative action workplace, fostering an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions.