Plant Manager

Who We Are:

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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.

• Manages and directs all aspects or facility operations through self and staff members

• Delegates authority and decision making to key direct reports including Engineering Leader, supervisors in production, maintenance, Quality Assurance and Control, Materials Management, production control, shipping and other related operations functions. Ensures accountability for achievement of assigned goals.

• Responsible for the establishment of objectives at both facility and value stream level, consistent with company and Corporate objectives; development and implementation of a strategic plan to meet the objectives and the monthly and annual review of the objective results.

• Responsible for the development of the facility annual operating budget, the implementation of a plan to achieve budgetary requirements, and the monthly/annual review of budget results.

• Ensures efficiency of all operations at the facility and ensures that all work is performed safely.

• Ensures that facility is properly maintained and follows good housekeeping processes.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of a long range capital expenditure plan.

• Ensures that the facility operates in compliance with all governmental regulatory requirements.

• Ensures that all product produced at the facility and shipped to customers from the facility meet quality and customer requirements.

• Maintains excellent level of communications and employee relations

• Operates as key member of the value stream leadership team.

• Coaches and ensures continued development of direct reports and operations team members.

• Drives, supports and implements continuous improvement practices as part of Company’s lean manufacturing culture.

• Drives and supports implementation of best practices and process improvements

• Implement operations for improvements and standardization of methods and equipment

• Directs the implementation of new programs, staff functions and redesign systems that will improve productivity and enhance client satisfaction.

• Contributes to personnel decision making, including: hiring, corrective action and termination decisions, performance evaluation and monitoring, coaching and development, training, and professional development.

• Demonstrates highly effective communication, problem-solving skills and thought leadership in a highly professional manner.

• Other duties and projects as assigned

• B.A. or B.S. degree in business, engineering, operations; or the equivalent

• Extensive experience in Operations;
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