Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Assembly

Mueller Water Products•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Assembly role at Mueller Water Products involves planning and leading production processes and personnel during the manufacturing/assembly of products. This position partners with the Production Manager, Production Planning, and Materials departments to establish production priorities and plans. The supervisor directs production operations according to established priorities and sequences, utilizing knowledge of production processes, machine capabilities, and labor. Key responsibilities include analyzing production schedules, assisting Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering with process improvements, advising management on production issues, and meeting or exceeding goals for safety, labor efficiencies, schedule attainment, scrap, and rework. The role also involves initiating plans to motivate and develop workers, supervising machine setup and operation, conducting performance appraisals, and obtaining necessary materials to meet production plans. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for implementing lean manufacturing techniques and principles.

Requirements

Three to five years’ experience in a union manufacturing facility.
Strong Microsoft Office and HRIS skills
A consistent track record for executing performance objectives and delivering results with minimal supervision.
Relationship Building Skills
Strong Communicator.
Demonstrated leadership attributes

Responsibilities

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.
Analyze production schedules to estimate work requirements for completion of job assignments and adjust to meet scheduled requirements.
Assist Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering personnel in testing, troubleshooting and modifying processes to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.
Advise managers and supervisors of production issues and offer suggestions for changes in working conditions, design, test, production procedures, and the use of equipment.
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.
Conduct performance appraisals and make recommendations for promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
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.