Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

What You Will Contribute:

Badger Meter is looking to hire a 1st Shift Production Supervisor at our Milwaukee Headquarters. We are looking for a proactive, solution focused leader to meet both short term and long term production objectives.   

REASONS YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

Culture: Highly supportive, collaborative, and team environment!  Opportunity to share new ideas regularly.Great Environment: Clean, Well-Lit and Air-Conditioned EnvironmentStable Environment: For more than 100 years, Badger Meter has provided strong, stable financial growth, in turn providing employees with the opportunity to build long, successful careers.Challenging work: Large variety of tasks and responsibilities

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of hourly employees in multiple manufacturing departments to ensure the most efficient and economical performance of the operations in accordance with quality standards and production schedules. Primary areas of responsibilities include molding and machining areas and assembly.

Main Job Duties:

People management Lead hourly shift employees in a high volume, high product variation, union environment to meet both short term and long term production objectives.    Conduct appraisal of employee performance, attendance, and recommend wage adjustments, promotions, etc.  Develop and implement training programs for new and existing employees to ensure a flexible workforce.Production plan fulfillment Utilizes operational metrics and an on the floor presence approach to maintain close surveillance over manufacturing operations to assure scheduled workflow, utilization of manpower skills, machines, tooling methods and machine repairs.  Audit labor and machine reporting regularly for accuracy and efficiency to standard production methods, rates and schedules. Safety Ensures compliance with safety regulations, Company policies, and labor contract provisions and administers disciplinary action when necessary.  Ensures the adherence to all applicable safety procedures, proper utilization of safety equipment, housekeeping methods, and is on alert for the development of hazardous conditions.CollaborationCommunicate daily with appropriate managers and peer group on overall operating conditions and make recommendations to improve procedures, methods, and techniques.  Communicate regularly with direct reports to provide goals and objective of the operationsProcess Improvement Helps develop and implement operational solutions utilizing lean manufacturing methods in a team environment.  Able to identify, investigate, and analyze problems related to materials, quality, equipment, methods, tools, etc., and initiate corrective action to resolve such problems in a timely and efficient method.

Qualifications:

5+ years of Manufacturing Supervisory/Management experience requiredAssociates or Bachelors degree preferredCompetitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more 

Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 

Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

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