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Mueller Water Products Production Supervisor - 3rd shift - R5150-2615 in Decatur, Illinois
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The 3rd shift Production Supervisor effectively plans and implements work for assigned production ensuring that parts and/or materials and manpower are available. The Supervisor implements flow manufacturing techniques where appropriate.
Essential Duties and 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 setup, 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
Required Experience and/or Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment involving high speed machining
- Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers, and outside professionals.
- Behavior and experience demonstrated with results for:
- Understanding of market dynamics and financial implications for strategic decisions.
- Leadership style supportive of team and group communication and relationships with peers and customers.
- Leadership by example via energy level, diligence, aggressiveness, and overall work ethic.
- Ability to work within a high velocity, autonomous and demanding business culture.
- Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
Perks of Joining Our Team:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Referral Bonuses
- Other Benefits Also Available
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual o ientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.