Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Castline

Mueller Water Products; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement program

100% paid parental leave

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd Shift in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In this role, you will lead production activities, manage personnel, and ensure processes run efficiently. You will utilize your leadership and communication skills to achieve performance goals while promoting a safe work environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in a union manufacturing facility and will benefit from medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in a union manufacturing facility.
• Strong communicator with demonstrated leadership attributes.
• Consistent track record for executing performance objectives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead production processes and personnel activities.
• Partner with various departments to establish production priorities.
• Supervise and assist in the set-up and operation of automated machines.
• Implement lean techniques and principles for improved production efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Position Summary

Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift Castline

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the activities of production processes and personnel on various shifts during 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, using knowledge of production processes, machine capabilities and skilled labor.
• Analyze production schedules to estimate work requirements for job assignments and adjust to meet scheduled requirements.
• Assist QA and Manufacturing Engineering personnel in testing, troubleshooting and modifying processes to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
• Advise managers and supervisors of production issues and offer suggestions for changes in working conditions, design, test, production procedures and equipment use.
• Meet or exceed goals established for safety, labor efficiencies, schedule attainment, scrap, rework and other production‑related targets.
• 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 automated machines, assembly equipment and machining centers.
• Conduct performance appraisals and make recommendations for promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures.
• Obtain critically needed products from material and perform necessary operations 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, visual factory concepts and total productive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in a union manufacturing facility.
• Strong Microsoft Office and HRIS skills.
• Consistent track record for executing performance objectives and delivering results with minimal supervision.
• Relationship‑building skills.
• Strong communicator.
• Demonstrated leadership attributes.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Paid vacation.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Company‑provided life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance at group rates.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Well‑being program.
• 100% paid parental leave.
• Student debt retirement matching.

Equal Employment Opportunity & E-Verify

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in E‑Verify.

Applications are considered until the position is filled.