Mueller Water Products is seeking a Foundry Manager. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for the safety, production, quality and schedule performance of the foundry including: core making, molding and finishing.

Essential Functions:

Prepare and monitor daily and weekly shift work plans and staffing in conjunction with production control; monitor and assure proper staffing of trained personnel in all key operational areas of the foundry department; immediately apprise the foundry manager of any significant quality or productivity problems to assure immediate corrective action.
Provide direct supervision as well as motivational and training support to all hourly union employees in their department. Perform in a leadership role in implementing the policies and directions of the foundry manager as well as Company policies and goals for production, quality, efficiency and safety.
In coordination with production control, quality control and purchasing personnel, achieve perform-to-schedule goals. Work with maintenance and human resources personnel, within specific directions by the foundry manager, to achieve maximum production and staffing “up-time” consistent with trained manpower and equipment availability.
Participate in quality and safety reviews and audits to maintain and improve the ISO-9002 implementation of work procedures and policies. Advise the foundry manager of challenges, problems, improvements, ideas and opportunities that are fostered by salaried and hourly workers.
Works with human resources personnel, under the direction of the foundry manager, to understand and effectively relate to the union contract so as to maximize productivity and minimize disruptions to production while fulfilling all company commitments contained in the union contract in a fair and professional manner.

Education/Experience:

BS or BA in Business Administration, Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical discipline required. Professional certifications would be beneficial.
Minimum of 2+ years of actual foundry operations supervisory experience in a high-volume, foundry with a Union work force of at least 100 workers. Work in an ISO-9002 and/or MIL-Q-9858 environment would be a plus.
Must have strong work ethic, outgoing and assertive personality, and must have excellent team-building skills with subordinates as well as with peers. Professional PC literacy skills in MS Word and Excel are required. Personal hands-on experience with specific foundry operation.

Perks of joining our team:

Blue cross insurance available on day 31
Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
401K with company match
Mueller stock at a discount purchase price
Paid time off
Exempt salary range of $127,514 to $185,755 paid bi-monthly
Bonus potential up to 25% paid annually
And more

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.