Team Lead I, Manufacturing — Coach & Optimize Production

Mueller Water Products; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

Mueller Water Products in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Team Lead I to supervise line workers, ensure SOPs are followed, and assist the Supervisor as needed. You will train teammates, read blueprints, perform quality checks, operate tools, and maintain a safe, organized work area on the plant floor.

This role requires advanced math abilities, strong leadership and communication, and a commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced math skills with the ability to understand measuring concepts and their applications.
• Read and understand customer work orders, assembly instructions, blueprints, technical drawings.
• Ability to train others across multiple processes and procedures.
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports and label products correctly.
• Familiarity with welding principles; welding certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in the manufacturing production environment.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
• Read and understand work orders and assembly instructions.
• Train others on multiple processes and procedures.
• Dismantle, assemble, paint valves and related components with hand/power tools.
• Operate hand tools, presses, drills, saws, lifts and control equipment.
• Perform quality checks and verify work order specs.
• Provide guidance to coworkers and communicate with leadership.
• Assist in RCCM (Root Cause Countermeasure) processes to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and use rigging methods for cranes.

Skills

Advanced math

Reading blueprints/WO

Training others

Communication

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Education

Professional Welding Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts & cranes

Job description

Mueller Water Products in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Team Lead I to supervise line workers, ensure SOPs are followed, and assist the Supervisor as needed. You will train teammates, read blueprints, perform quality checks, operate tools, and maintain a safe, organized work area on the plant floor.

This role requires advanced math abilities, strong leadership and communication, and a commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing setting.