Plant Manager

Mueller Water Products; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of facility operations, including safety, production, maintenance, quality, and cost management.

The role requires strong lean manufacturing experience, financial acumen, and strategic leadership to drive improvements and meet budgetary targets. The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing leadership experience, be able to coach a diverse team, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a data-driven

Qualifications

• BA or BS in business, engineering, operations; or the equivalent.
• Extensive experience in Operations; Manufacturing; Logistics; Lean Methodologies.
• Broad leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent human relations skills for customer and associate interaction.
• Thorough understanding of financial measurement, total cost analysis and supporting operational metrics.
• Able to lead change and process improvement.
• Strong leadership and employee development skills, coaching and delegation.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees all facility operations and staff.
• Sets objectives and strategic plan for the facility and value streams.
• Develops annual operating budget and tracks performance vs budget.
• Ensures safe, compliant, and efficient operations with quality output.
• Leads continuous improvement and lean initiatives across the plant.
• Fosters communication and employee relations across teams.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Change management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in business or engineering

Job description

Who We Are:

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future, we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.

Plant Manager

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following

• Manages and directs all aspects or facility operations through self and staff members

• Delegates authority and decision making to key direct reports including Engineering Leader, supervisors in production, maintenance, Quality Assurance and Control, Materials Management, production control, shipping and other related operations functions. Ensures accountability for achievement of assigned goals.

• Responsible for the establishment of objectives at both facility and value stream level, consistent with company and Corporate objectives; development and implementation of a strategic plan to meet the objectives and the monthly and annual review of the objective results.

• Responsible for the development of the facility annual operating budget, the implementation of a plan to achieve budgetary requirements, and the monthly/annual review of budget results.

• Ensures efficiency of all operations at the facility and ensures that all work is performed safely.

• Ensures that facility is properly maintained and follows good housekeeping processes.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of a long range capital expenditure plan.

• Ensures that the facility operates in compliance with all governmental regulatory requirements.

• Ensures that all product produced at the facility and shipped to customers from the facility meet quality and customer requirements.

• Maintains excellent level of communications and employee relations

• Operates as key member of the value stream leadership team.

• Coaches and ensures continued development of direct reports and operations team members.

• Drives, supports and implements continuous improvement practices as part of Company’s lean manufacturing culture.

• Drives and supports implementation of best practices and process improvements

• Implement operations for improvements and standardization of methods and equipment

• Directs the implementation of new programs, staff functions and redesign systems that will improve productivity and enhance client satisfaction.

• Contributes to personnel decision making, including: hiring, corrective action and termination decisions, performance evaluation and monitoring, coaching and development, training, and professional development.

• Demonstrates highly effective communication, problem-solving skills and thought leadership in a highly professional manner.

• Other duties and projects as assigned

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• B.A. or B.S. degree in business, engineering, operations; or the equivalent

• Extensive experience in Operations; Manufacturing; Logistics;Six Sigma/ Lean Methodologies

• Broad leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Excellent human relations skills for customer and associate interaction

• Thorough understanding of financial measurement, total cost analysis and supporting operational metrics.

• Able to effectively lead change and process improvement

• Able to function and lead effectually in a team environment

• A straightforward, open communicator who is team oriented

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing management positions within a progressive company environment

• Strong technical acumen (machining and fabrication environment preferred).

• Strong leadership and employee development skills, coaching and delegation, employee relations and communications.

• Solid understanding and demonstrated experience in driving lean manufacturing methodology

• Demonstrated experience of driving process improvements, plant turnaround/start-up experience preferred.

Other Compensation & Benefits:

Mueller offersan excellent salary and benefits package.Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

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