First-Shift Valve Assembly Supervisor

muellerwaterproducts; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, a leader in water infrastructure solutions, seeks a Production Supervisor for 1st shift of large valve assembly. The role leads production processes, coordinates with planning and materials, and drives safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across multiple operations.

Minimum three to five years in a union manufacturing setting, with strong leadership, communication, and HRIS/Office skills. Relocation assistance and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in a union manufacturing facility.
• Strong Microsoft Office and HRIS skills.
• Relationship Building Skills
• Demonstrated leadership attributes
• Strong Communicator.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the activities of production processes and personnel on various shifts during the manufacturing/assembly of products.
• Partner with the Production Manager, Production Planning, and Materials departments to establish production priorities and plans.
• Direct production operations in accordance with established priorities and sequences for manufacturing products using knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities and skilled labor.
• Analyze production schedules to estimate work requirements for completion of job assignments and adjust to meet scheduled requirements.
• Assist Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering personnel in testing, troubleshooting and modifying processes to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.
• Advise managers and supervisors of production issues and offer suggestions for changes in working conditions, design, test, production procedures, and the use of equipment.
• Meet or exceed goals established for safety, labor efficiencies, schedule attainment, scrap, rework, and any other production related goals.
• Initiate, suggest, and implement plans to motivate, empower, and develop workers to achieve work goals in a team environment.
• Supervise and assist in the set up, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of various automated machines, assembly equipment and/or machining centers.
• Conduct performance appraisals and make recommendations for promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Obtain critically needed products from material as directed, performing any necessary operations / processes to expedite requirements toward production plans.
• Implement lean techniques and principles such as 5S, standardized work, waste identification and elimination, value stream mapping, team based multi-skilled workforce, one piece flow technology, visual factory concepts, and total productive maintenance

Job description

Mueller Water Products, a leader in water infrastructure solutions, seeks a Production Supervisor for 1st shift of large valve assembly. The role leads production processes, coordinates with planning and materials, and drives safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across multiple operations.

Minimum three to five years in a union manufacturing setting, with strong leadership, communication, and HRIS/Office skills. Relocation assistance and a strong benefits package are offered.