Maintenance Supervisor

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.
Maintenance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities for maintenance mechanics, technicians, and contractors.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all Mueller safety procedures and regulations.
  
  • Enforce all company safety policies and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses
  • Ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures and safe work practices are followed
• Develop technician skills through mentoring and technical development initiatives
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to maintenance team members
• Facilitate effective communication between maintenance, production, engineering, and management
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Monitor work quality and ensure compliance with maintenance procedures and standards
• Verify accurate completion and documentation of work orders in the CMMS system
• Coordinate resources and manpower to meet maintenance priorities and production needs
• Participate in root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
• Equivalent technical experience may substitute for formal education

Experience

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to drive the cultural change toward proactive maintenance practices
• Experience with preventive maintenance and maintenance work management processes
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and foundry plant environment
• Must be able to climb and operate on catwalks, ladders, equipment, etc., to adequately troubleshoot maintenance problems
• May represent the Company in labor-management relations as set aside in the union contract grievance procedures
• Hot and cold environments and some outdoor work
• Will require shift work, overtime, or on-call availability

Other Compensation & Benefits:

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.


Equal Employment Opportunity:

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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Notice of E-Verify Participation:

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.


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Accommodation:

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.