Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Machine Shop

About the Role

Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure for over 165 years, manufacturing valves for water and gas systems, fire hydrants, pipe repair products, municipal castings, water meter products, and offering metering, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, installation, replacement, and maintenance services. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the company is committed to delivering clean, safe drinking water and connecting communities to water through innovative products and a people‑focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the activities of production processes and personnel on various shifts during manufacturing/assembly.
• Partner with 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 processes, machine capabilities, and skilled labor.
• Analyze production schedules to estimate work requirements and adjust to meet scheduled requirements.
• Assist Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering personnel in testing, troubleshooting, and modifying processes to improve methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Advise managers and supervisors of production issues and suggest changes in working conditions, design, test, production procedures, and equipment use.
• Meet or exceed goals for safety, labor efficiencies, schedule attainment, scrap, rework, and other production‑related objectives.
• 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 materials as directed, performing any 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.

Requirements

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

Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.

• 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
• And more