Compliance Team Leader

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.

Job Summary
The Engineering Supervisor oversees the operations and personnel within a Engineering department. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient production processes, adherence to safety standards, and successful project execution. The supervisor collaborates with cross functional teams, manages resources, and contributes to process optimization.

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

• Manage requests for all product compliance work, including new business opportunities, existing product, and any product change.
• Supervise Compliance team to oversee work for all compliance requests.
• Co-ordinate with Market Leaders and Management to prioritize request based on changing needs.
• Evaluate request and assign work to corresponding Compliance Engineer
• Review performance, motivate team by providing feedback and set goals for all team members
• Develop and maintain a system to generate and process product compliance requests from different departments.
• Define compliance scope of work for New Products by preparing timelines, cost estimates, and required resources, including any new test laboratories and equipment requirements.
• Prepare weekly report and communicate progress for all product compliance work to Management team.
• Take leadership to resolve any incompliant product sales, by providing knowledge and creating processes.
• Support compliance team members to drive product compliance needs and resolve any conflicts of interest.
• Determine process for internal and external lab product testing to verify agency and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain working relationship with regulatory agency, product test lab facilities and consultants.
• Build compliance database storage system to allow easy and secured access to all product Declaration of Conformity
• Supervise the preparation, organization, and maintenance of all agency and regulatory compliance documentation and related product testing.
• Drive team to research and identify applicable regulatory and industry compliance standards and codes for new market opportunities.
• Keep abreast of changes to the various compliance engineering practices and standards by participating in educational opportunities, professional organizations, and maintaining personal networks.
• Mentor direct reports to develop skills and capabilities to grow with business needs.
• Enforce agency and regulatory compliance for all existing and new products.
• Provide training and resources to all employees to understand basic product compliance requirements.
• Prevent compliance issues by collaborating with engineering planning and design teams, reviewing design data, and developing compliance policies.
• Provides engineering support to resolve product and/or manufacturing problems relating to compliance issues.
• Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities & Point Kaizen initiatives.
• Work with Corporate initiatives to strengthen product compliance requirement.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs.

Team Management

• Understand team dynamics and effective management practices. Supervisors should be adept at balancing individual tasks with overseeing team performance.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to address conflicts within the team professionally and constructively.
• Motivational Skills: Inspire and motivate team members to achieve their best.

Adaptability

• Supervisors often encounter changing priorities and unexpected challenges. Being adaptable and flexible is crucial.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions based on organizational goals and guidelines.

High Impact Behaviors

• Leadership by Example: Supervisors should model the behavior they expect from their team. This includes demonstrating a strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to the organization's values.
• Team Engagement and Development: Supervisors need to actively engage their team members, recognizing their strengths and providing opportunities for skill development. This also involves offering constructive feedback and fostering a supportive team environment.
• Operational Efficiency: Supervisors should strive for continuous improvement in processes, ensuring that the team works efficiently and effectively. This includes setting clear goals, monitoring progress, and adapting strategies as necessary.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with at least 4 years experience, with at least 1 year experience as a people manager or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and simulation software.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

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.