Manufacturing Superintendent - R5231-2615 - Mueller Water Products

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12205040 Mueller, the
nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and
gas distribution industries, has an immediate opening in our Decatur,
Illinois manufacturing plant for a Manufacturing
Superintendent. The Decatur Operations established in 1857,
manufacturers rugged and dependable devices used in
industrial/commercial applications. Its products include brass water and
steel gas valves, Water/Gas Line tapping machines, Line Stopper
Fittings, tools, and controllers.
The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the production
operation to ensure efficiency and adherence to guidelines, budgets, and
timelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises and directs all production department personnel in the
effective and economic utilization of the manufacturing facility to
produce products to the company's specifications
- Recommends alternations and replacement of equipment as they become
either obsolete, or in need of re-design, and makes improvement as
necessary to meet quality standards
- Scheduling shifts and overseeing daily operations to ensure that
production goals are met
- Reviewing safety procedures to ensure compliance with company
standards
- Coordinating with suppliers to ensure that materials are available
when needed
- Responsible for the effective training of assigned employees
- Maintains good community relationships as they relate to assigned
employees and the productions effectiveness in reaching its
objectives.
- Manage the daily manufacturing operations across multiple lines.
- Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the Operations
Manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
- Managing the manning plan of new employees to ensure adequate levels
of staffing are met
- Monitoring inventory levels to ensure the right amount of materials
on hand to meet demand
- Working with engineers to design or improve existing products and
processes
- Communicate effectively with employees, suppliers, customers and
stakeholders on all aspects of the business
- Implements flow manufacturing techniques where appropriate.
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- 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, on piece flow technology,
visual factory concepts, and total productive maintenance.
- Provides other support to production and management as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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 independen