Team Leader Team C

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.
** Description
* * Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at .
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* Essential Functions:

*** Product assembly approximately 75%-85% of time.
* Work with first shift Production Supervisors and Product Planners to set and prioritize the production schedule for the week/day.
* Document Production counts daily.
* Participate in daily Tier 1 (Tier 2 meetings as needed).
* Assist production personnel in identifying and documenting Point Kaizen opportunities.
* Drive 5S initiatives.
* Work with Manufacturing Engineering in identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
* Coordinate and document training for the team. Help develop team members and maintain cross-training matrix.
* Quickly communicate and escalate issues that may impact production. Recommend solutions.
* Notify essential department/personnel when production issues arise, and aid in troubleshooting and resolving these issues.
* Work with Supply Chain and assure material availability in assigned Value Streams
* Identify process improvement opportunities to reduce scrap.
* Work with Quality Department to document corrective action requests and implement solutions to eliminate quality related errors. Assist in RCCA.
* Versed in safety compliance and protocols. Desired to be trained in first aid, CPR, AED usage, and fire safety.
* All other activities identified by Operations Leadership in support of Value Stream goals and objectives.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** 3-5 years of demonstrated leadership traits/experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment preferred.
* Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision and direction.
* Knowledge/background in manufacturing concepts such as Lean, Kaizen, 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Material Pulls, or ISO 9000 preferred.
* Be computer literate with emphasis on Oracle and Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to work with general manufacturing hand tools, computers, and electronics.
* Ability to troubleshoot product and processes.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Experience working with cross-functional employees to help drive improvements in business performance.
* Experience working in a matrixed environment where leading through influence is key for success.
* Possess a sense of urgency when production issues occur to support cell members.
** Physical Demands:**(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
* Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
* Must be able to sit and…