Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Machine Shop

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Disability benefits (short-term and/or

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

Job summary

Mueller Water Products in Chattanooga is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift in the machine shop. You will plan and lead production activities, manage shift personnel, and partner with Production Manager and planning to set priorities and schedules.

You will monitor schedules, support QA and manufacturing engineering to improve methods, and drive safety and efficiency goals while developing workers in a teamwork environment.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in a union manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead production process activities and personnel on various shifts during manufacturing/assembly of products.
• Partner with Production Manager, 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, 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 QA 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 use of equipment.
• Meet or exceed goals established for safety, labor efficiencies, schedule attainment, scrap, rework, and other production-related goals.
• Initiate, suggest, and implement plans to motivate, empower, and develop workers to achieve work goals in a team environment.

Skills

MS Office

HRIS skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Machine Shop

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead production process activities and personnel on various shifts during manufacturing/assembly of products.
• Partner with Production Manager, 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, 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 QA 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 use of equipment.
• Meet or exceed goals established for safety, labor efficiencies, schedule attainment, scrap, rework, and 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 setup, 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 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.

Required Experience

Three to five years’ experience in a union manufacturing facility.

Required Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office and HRIS skills
• A consistent track record for executing performance objectives and delivering results with minimal supervision
• Relationship Building skills
• Strong communicator
• Demonstrated leadership attributes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) 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

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is an equal employment 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 (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. This employer participates in E‑Verify.

E‑Verify Participation

This employer participates in E‑Verify, a web‑based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee’s Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.