Manufacturing Manager

Mueller Water Products • Cleveland, TN

12h

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

Manufacturing Manager ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES Primary accountabilities include, but are not limited to the following: Direct, lead, and execute the long- and short-term strategy to ensure sustainable results that meet or exceed financial and operational targets. Collaborate with the Production Planning and Materials departments to establish production priorities and plans. Lead team to meet schedule attainment, on-time shipment, and inventory dollar goals. Work closely with the operational excellence team to implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Prepare capital and operating budgets and allocate resources to meet department and company needs. Manage the daily manufacturing operations across multiple departments. Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the Plant Manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments. Emphasize training and implement control systems on multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies. Commit to employee feedback and developmental processes. Support and emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the plant. Understand production priorities and drivers in order to increase or decrease production levels to match customer demand Build and maintain credibility in professional relationships with superiors, colleagues, and subordinates. Monitor, identify and develop skill gaps to ensure leaders and employees within manufacturing are ready for the next phase of Mueller’s development. Work to create/maintain a positive culture based on company and Cleveland Values Work to engage employees and ensure high performance. Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues up to, and including, suspensions and terminations. Build and develop improved operations, processes, and procedures to support the Company strategic direction. Facilitate a high level of employee participation on teams and in events to foster high involvement, accountability, and results.

Requirements

• Leadership competencies that inspire the trust and respect of the team while driving productivity improvements.
• Strong problem-solving / critical thinking skills: ability to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving problems.
• Ability to understand profit & loss statements and cost variances for the plant.
• Proven ability to plan and execute strategic initiatives to meet plant goals
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Exceptional change management skills; very adaptable.
• Forward thinking.
• Prior experience in successfully leading supervisory level employees.
• Coach and develop direct report leaders to be exceptional leaders of people.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and Teams skills.
• Strong interpersonal / people relations skills.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of leadership and hourly team members in a professional and confidential manner.
• Must be an independent thinker and willing to take action when needed.
• Ability to persuade and influence others in a positive manner.
• Focus on continuous improvement of process, efficiency, and people development & engagement.
• A keen sense of urgency.
• Proven strategic and tactical abilities.
• Able to identify and drive important initiatives with minimal supervision
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• 7+ years progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline/technology/process related to the position as well as 5+ years managing people directly.
• Strong experience in the successful implementation of LEAN Six Sigma.
• Experienced at developing supervisors with little leadership experience.
• Experience in looking at ways to further automated processes with continued improvement and efficiency in mind.

Nice To Haves

• LEAN Six Sigma implementation.
• Strong prior experience of identifying and closing skill gaps of direct reports.
• Working in manual and automated manufacturing roles.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing support functions, including maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and process engineering.
• Proven track record of driving productive change.

Responsibilities

• Direct, lead, and execute the long- and short-term strategy to ensure sustainable results that meet or exceed financial and operational targets.
• Collaborate with the Production Planning and Materials departments to establish production priorities and plans.
• Lead team to meet schedule attainment, on-time shipment, and inventory dollar goals.
• Work closely with the operational excellence team to implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare capital and operating budgets and allocate resources to meet department and company needs.
• Manage the daily manufacturing operations across multiple departments.
• Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the Plant Manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
• Emphasize training and implement control systems on multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies.
• Commit to employee feedback and developmental processes.
• Support and emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the plant.
• Understand production priorities and drivers in order to increase or decrease production levels to match customer demand
• Build and maintain credibility in professional relationships with superiors, colleagues, and subordinates.
• Monitor, identify and develop skill gaps to ensure leaders and employees within manufacturing are ready for the next phase of Mueller’s development.
• Work to create/maintain a positive culture based on company and Cleveland Values
• Work to engage employees and ensure high performance.
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues up to, and including, suspensions and terminations.
• Build and develop improved operations, processes, and procedures to support the Company strategic direction.
• Facilitate a high level of employee participation on teams and in events to foster high involvement, accountability, and results.

Benefits

• Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
• Current benefit offerings include 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, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager