Production Planner

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.  

Are you an individual looking to flourish as a supply chain professional?  Would you like to be part of a company involved in the transmission of clean drinking water for more than 169 years?  Mueller, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an immediate opening for a Production Planner in our Decatur, IL facility. Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people on a daily basis.  Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Production Planner you would be responsible for the daily management of the backlog to ensure schedule attainment to meet customer due dates and proactively provide timely feedback to customer service, all while earning a competitive base salary and full benefit offerings for a well-rounded total package for the right individual. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following: 

• Proactive, timely feedback to Customer Service
• Daily management of backlog
• Planning parameter maintenance in ERP system
• Monitor schedule attainment and adherence metrics, and check & adjust process on customer due dates
• Monitor material transactions and maintain the accuracy of production and inventory records in JDE
• Practice goal-directed thinking and action in situations for which no routine solutions exist
• Demonstrate close understanding and practical knowledge of the company’s manufacturing processes and equipment capabilities
• Develop materials storage and delivery processes supportive of manufacturing operations

Primary work hours will be Monday through Friday. Work hours will vary based on customer requirements. This position is salaried exempt.

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include: medical and dental insurance, 401K plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan program, short-term disability benefits, vacation, tuition reimbursement program, company-provided life insurance, long-term disability and supplement insurance at group rates, and much more.

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Work effectively in a team. Knowing role on team, based on project/task
• Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve goals through influence
• Demonstrated analytical mindset
• Have ability to follow and challenge Standard Work processes on a daily basis
• Ability to adapt to system/technology changes as well as use of current systems
• Familiar with the basic tool set used for PFEP
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability identify road blocks in material/information flow and manage exceptions
• Demonstrated Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to blend multiple sources of data to formulate opinions and recommendations

 Required Education/Experience:

• 2+ years Supply Chain experience
• Bachelors’ Degree, business, supply chain, logistics, or engineering or equitant education and experience

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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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.