Production Lead at Mueller Water Products in Cleveland, TN

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. 

Production Lead Mueller Company, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products and publicly traded company (NYSE: MWA) is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and North America's largest and only full-line supplier of potable water distribution products. SUMMARY The primary function of this position is to ensure that our team members on the lines in which the Team Lead supports are trained appropriately, are following the SOPs of their position , and assist the Supervisor where needed or in their absence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures Read and understand customer work orders and assembly instructions – blueprints, technical drawings, etc. Ability to train others and multiple processes and procedures Dismantling, assembling, painting valves and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastening them using hand tools and power tools Operate hand power tools, presses, drills, saws, lifts, and control equipment efficiently and safely Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications Communicates and works effectively with others Provide hands on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to the Production Supervisor, or appropriate party Assist in RCCM (Rout Cause, Counter Measure) process to resolve issues Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions Operate forklifts and overhead cranes with approved rigging methods as directed Perform other routine duties as directed Give guidance and direction as needed to meet production line goals REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced math skills with the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts and their applications Familiarity with basic and advanced tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of parts Must be organized, detail oriented Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures Read and understand work orders and assembly instructions Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly Communicates and works effectively with others Ability to provide guidance, troubleshooting, and best practices DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of welding principles. Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment. Professional Welding Certification is a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to fifty (50) pounds oc