JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Duties: Provide direct supervision to hourly employees in a manufacturing environment (union Milwaukee only) and manage the workflow and productivity ensuring guidance and coaching for the employees. Responsible for communicating and transferring knowledge to direct reports for training purposes. Communicate 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 operations. 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. Utilize manufacturing software programs and systems for materials management, shop floor scheduling, packaging, and equipment operation. Help 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. Ensure 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. 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. Education and Experience: Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field desired 5+ years of related experience in operations and prior supervisory and/or lead experience desired Qualifications: Must be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets. Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid training. Ability to use critical thinking to make important decisions for team and business operation required. Ability to think and react quickly should production challenges arise required. Ability to demonstrate time management skills/manage many projects or tasks at once. required. Ability to demonstrate conflict resolution required. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft office desired. Competencies: Delegation and Empowerment: Identifying and leveraging opportunities to accelerate results and build capability by assigning tasks and decision-making responsibilities to individuals or teams with clear boundaries, expectations, support, and follow-up. Coaching: Engaging an individual in developing and committing to an action plan that targets specific behaviors, skills or knowledge needed to ensure performance improvement or prepare for success in new responsibilities. 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. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://talentwire.org/WQfCz6