Foundry Production Supervisor

About the Role

Mueller, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an immediate opening in our Decatur, Illinois manufacturing plant for a Foundry Production Supervisor. The Decatur Operations, established in 1857, manufactures rugged and dependable devices used in industrial/commercial applications, including brass water and steel gas valves, Water/Gas Line tapping machines, Line Stopper Fittings, tools, and controllers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement work for assigned production areas ensuring parts, materials, and manpower are available for the shop to perform the work
• Plan engineering changes for assigned shops and coordinate into production when appropriate
• Perform capacity analyses by specific work center and make capital equipment recommendations
• Implement flow manufacturing techniques where appropriate
• 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
• Assist Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering personnel in testing, troubleshooting, and modifying processes to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of products
• 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
• 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
• Provide other support to production and management as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment involving high speed machining
• Foundry experience preferred
• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills
• Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers, and outside professionals

Pay

$57,327.00-$78,759.00

Benefits

• 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