Job Description

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.



Quality And Continuous Improvement Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES

• Drive process discipline, connect with stakeholders to increase ownership of process and adherence to standards
• Responsible for maintaining the sites ISO certification
• Manage overall efforts and activities of the Quality Management System
• Work with product engineering to define, establish and publish quality specifications, procedures and standards for raw materials, in-process, and finished products
• Develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques, quality control plans, and process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products, which meet quality specifications and standards
• Develop and implement QMS adhering to all ISO standards
• Develop and implement an audit program
• Drive lean and statistical process control throughout facility by ensuring standard utilization of Lean Six Sigma practices
• Lead Kaizen Events and Six Sigma projects within and across operations to optimize Value Stream performance
• Demonstrate a commitment to engage teams in other departments and divisions of the organization
• Lead projects to drive change and achieve productivity and quality improvements
• Develop, establish and monitor quantitative organizational performance measurement systems to drive continuous improvement
• Facilitate a high level of employee participation on teams and in events to foster high involvement, accountability, and results

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understands lean manufacturing and can demonstrate various lean practices
• Proactive, “take the reins” mentality when it comes to addressing supplier quality issues
• Able to build relationships internal and external to the facility
• Able to build and execute a medium-to-the-mistake strategy for both the quality and continuous improvement functions.
• Comfortable with change and developing and executing new ideas. Managing the status quo is not enough to succeed in this position.
• Comfortable coaching, developing, and holding others accountable
• Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve goals through influence
• Possess an analytical mindset
• Ability to adapt to system/technology changes as well as use of current systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to blend multiple sources of data to formulate opinions and recommendations
• Exposure to global thought process and diversity
• Ability to create, follow and challenge standard work processes daily
• Ability to identify roadblocks in material/information flow and manage exceptions
• Demonstrated advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated risk awareness and mitigation
• Knowledge of statistical process control techniques

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six Sigma black belt preferred
• Experience working with rubber injection and compression molding is a plus







Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

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