Foundry Production Supervisor

Who We Are:

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.

• Plans engineering changes for assigned shops and coordinates into production when appropriate.
• Performs capacity analyses by specific work center and makes capital equipment recommendations.
• Implements flow manufacturing techniques where appropriate.
• 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.
• Assist Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering personnel in testing, troubleshooting, and modifying processes to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides other support to production and management as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment involving high speed machining.
• Foundry experience preferred.
• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills.
• Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers, and outside professionals.

$57,327.00-$78,759.00 The compensation range above reflects a good‑faith estimate of starting base pay for full‑time (40 hours per week) employment as of the date of posting. Individual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the role, professional experience, job‑related skills, achievements, and/or work location. The range listed is only one component of the total compensation package offered to candidates.

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401k plan with 5% Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• vacation
• 100% paid parental…