WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE II

About the role

Paul Mueller Company, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, is a world-class manufacturer of stainless steel processing systems and equipment for various industries. Established in the same community, the company prides itself on high-quality products, excellent customer service, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned Product Line, developing and managing the product line’s business plan.
• Increase the profitability of existing products and develop new products for the company.
• Utilize existing ideas to assist in the development of new ideas based on industry experience and customer contacts.
• Possess business and technical skills, the ability to visualize strategic and long-term objectives, and the drive to make that vision a reality.
• Enjoy spending time in the market to understand its problems and actively engage in innovative problem-solving activities.
• Communicate with all areas of the company and serve as the internal and external liaison for the assigned product line.
• Direct the Product Line in its daily activities while frequently working with sales and key accounts.
• Manage the entire product line from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Develop the product line by identifying potential products, conducting market research, generating product requirements, determining specifications, developing production timetables, evaluating pricing structures to achieve the product line’s financial objectives, creating and implementing time-integrated plans for product introduction, and developing marketing strategies.
• Prepare short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answer questions and requests.
• Manage Product Line staff including counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job performance.
• Determine customers' needs by specifying the research needed to obtain market information, developing and implementing systems to obtain research, and analyzing the outcomes.
• Facilitate inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules in order to meet the business unit objectives.
• Recommend future product offerings by reviewing current product specifications and requirements, and evaluating market trends; appraise new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes.
• Assess product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales call results.
• Obtain product market share by working with sales to develop product sales strategies.
• Provide source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives.
• Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.
• Introduce and market new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production.
• Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Maintain Product Line staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Determine product pricing by utilizing market research data, reviewing production and sales costs, anticipating volume, and costing special and customized orders.
• Bring new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs, preparing return-on-investment analyses, and establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.
• Work closely with the General Manager to align the Product Line and Paul Mueller Company objectives.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to the company business goals.
• Must be an excellent representative of the Paul Mueller Company.
• Must present a strong professional image to our customers both externally as well as internally.
• Must have strong people skills combined with a mechanical aptitude that will allow for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Must be a self-starter, goal-oriented person who will aggressively pursue opportunities.
• Must have excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Must be a team player willing to work hard for the common good and maximum profitability of Mueller.
• Must be proficient in the use of all business management tools (i.e., laptop computers, PowerPoint presentations, etc.)
• Must be proficient in terms and conditions review, clarification, and negotiation.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with background in Thermodynamics desired.
• A minimum of three years related experience is required for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums.
• Free off-site medical clinic.
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability.
• 401(k) - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more.
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades.
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays.
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position.
• Career progression program for advancement.
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school.
• In-house training program.

Professional Office Environment

• Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.).
• Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations.
• Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise, and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures.

Over the Road Driver

• Long distance driving with oversized loads throughout North America and Canada.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment and product as needed.
• Ensure all loads are secure utilizing chains, straps, tarps, etc.
• Assist with assembling and disassembling trailers as needed.
• Communicate with customer as needed.
• Ensure customer deliveries arrive on time and as expected.
• Communicate with Mueller Transportation operations team as needed.
• Maintain a detailed log of working hours to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations.
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness & safe manner.

Qualifications

• Motivated to work and deliver product in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow for effective communication to our customers.

Working Conditions

• Mostly over the road driving with occasional yard time and loading and unloading trucks.