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! What You Will Contribute: This position is responsible for the direct supervision of hourly employees in multiple manufacturing departments to assure the most efficient and economical performance of the operations in accordance with quality standards and production schedules. Primary areas of responsibilities include assembly operations, plastic injection molding, machining, manufacturing cells, final meter accuracy testing and packaging. Job Duties: Provides supervision of hourly shift employees in a high volume, high product variation, union environment to meet both short term and long term production objectives. Understands computer based equipment to ensure the accurate and efficient performance and setup of molding, machining, assembling, final meter accuracy testing, and packing operations consistent with quality standards and production schedules. 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. Able to utilize various manufacturing software programs and systems for materials management, shop floor scheduling, packaging, and equipment operation. 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. 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. Must be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets. Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid training. 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. Review security problems with the Security Guard. React to normal operational and facility problems (snowplowing, power outages, etc.) When deemed necessary, telephone pertinent information to the appropriate manager or peer group to communicate appropriately and/or request assistance when necessary. Qualifications: 5 or more years of experience Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school Competitive 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 With more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality, and other system parameters. These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s most precious resource.