Paul Mueller Careers

The Business Unit Manager will manage the assigned Product Line, developing and managing the product line’s business plan. The responsibilities of the Business Unit Manager include increasing the profitability of existing products to developing new products for the company. The Business Unit Manager utilizes existing ideas to assist in the development of new ideas based on industry experience and contacts with current and potential customers. The Business Unit Manager must possess business and technical skills, the ability to visualize strategic and long-term objectives, and the drive to make that vision a reality. They must enjoy spending time in the market to understand its problems, and actively engage in innovative problem solving activities. 

The Business Unit Manager must be able to communicate with all areas of the company and will serve as the internal and external liaison for the assigned product line. The Business Unit Manager directs the Product Line in its daily activities while frequently working with sales and key accounts.

Manages the entire product line from strategic planning to tactical activities. Develops the product line by identifying potential products, conducting market research, generating product requirements, determining specifications, developing production timetables, evaluating pricing structures to achieve the product line’s financial objectives, creating and implementing time-integrated plans for product introduction, and developing marketing strategies.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests.
• Manages Product Line staff including counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job performance.
• Determines customers' needs by specifying the research needed to obtain market information, developing and implementing systems to obtain research, and analyzing the outcomes.
• Facilitates inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules in order to meet the business unit objectives.
• Recommends future product offerings by reviewing current product specifications and requirements, and evaluating market trends; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes.
• Assesses product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales call results.
• Obtains product market share by working with sales to develop product sales strategies.
• Provides source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives.
• Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.
• Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Maintains Product Line staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Determines product pricing by utilizing market research data, reviewing production and sales costs, anticipating volume, and costing special and customized orders.
• Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs, by preparing return-on-investment analyses, and establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.
• Work closely with the General Manager insuring the alignment of the Product Line and Paul Mueller Company objectives. This position is to assist in the protection and promotion of the interests of the Paul Mueller Company as a whole.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Position requires travel up to 20% with possible international travel.  Actual travel time will depend on the needs of the product line and what is required to meet the business plan objectives.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Must be committed to the company business goals.
• Must be an excellent representative of the Paul Mueller Company.
• Must present a strong professional image to our customers both externally as well as internally.
• Must have strong people skills combined with a mechanical aptitude that will allow for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Must be a self-starter, goal oriented person who will aggressively pursue opportunities.
• Must have excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Must be a team player willing to work hard for the common good and maximum profitability of Mueller.
• Must be proficient in the use of all business management tools (i.e. lap-top computers, power point presentations, etc...)
• Must be proficient in terms and conditions review, clarification, and negotiation.

 

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with background in Thermodynamics desired.  A minimum of three years related experience is required for this position.

 

Base Compensation Range: $152,487 - $260,834 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

 

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

Working Conditions

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures.

 

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Cost Accounting Manager has key responsibilities of managing the cost accounting department by overseeing the Cost Accountants and ensuring that company policies / process relating to costing and inventory are in alignment with Generally Acceptance Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
• Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions. 
• Provide on-site leadership for team by building and motivating team members to meet goals while adhering to their responsibilities.  
• Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
• Maintain knowledge of current US GAAP guidance in relation to cost accounting and inventory valuation and update internal processes and procedures to comply as necessary.
• Implement and maintain accounting procedures to comply with internal control requirements to ensure appropriate internal control processes and procedures are in place and adequate.
• Partner with and support the General Managers / Business Unit Managers in their initiatives providing thought leadership as it relates to operational efficiencies and success while maintaining compliance with GAAP.
• Oversee and have responsibility for the daily operations of the cost accounting department including inventory and work-in-process (WIP) valuations, manufacturing variance analysis, reviewing and approving daily sales update batches, and intercompany orders management.
• Serve as the primary accounting authority for the company’s revenue recognition practices under US GAAP (ASC 606), providing guidance and direction on appropriate treatment of customer contracts, equipment sales, and service components including determination of method of recognition.   
• Oversee and manage the monthly responsibilities of the cost accounting department including profit recognition, net realizable value (NRV) analysis, construction-in-process (CIP) entries, calculation of company backlog, intercompany eliminations, and warranty reserves analysis.
• Oversee and be ultimately responsible for monitoring and reconciling inventory work completed by the Cost Accountants.
• Work with the Financial Analyst(s) and the business unit managers during the quarterly analysis of labor and burden rates to finalize appropriate rates and ensure correct updates are made in the system.
• Oversee the quarterly calculation and analysis of LIFO inventory value and update company reserve.
• Collaborate with the business unit managers and executive managers to review and evaluate slow-moving inventory levels and oversee quarterly reserve updates as necessary . 
• Review the monthly journal entries of the Cost Accounting team and validate monthly / quarterly / yearly reconciliations of the cost accounting / inventory accounts and resolve discrepancies as they are discovered. 
• Effectively manage the cost accounting schedule during the month-end close process and continually work towards timeline improvement.
• Responsible for validating the Dutch GAAP to US GAAP translation adjustments within the financial reporting package provided by the foreign subsidiary, Mueller BV, as it relates to revenue recognition, costing methods and inventory.
• Guide and direct the cost accounting personnel during the interim and year-end audits as various deliverables are required as well as assist with responses to analytical questions asked by the third-party auditors.
• Continuously evaluate process-improvement opportunities within the cost accounting department as well as actively seeking opportunities to improve cost accounting interaction with the business units to improve overall company efficiency and accuracy. 
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interpret and analyze accounting standards to facilitate decisions through ambiguity and complexity.
• Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes and to exercise appropriate

judgment in establishing priorities and work methods.

• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Aptitude for customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office, JD Edwards and Data Access Studio.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Other Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ relevant experience will be considered.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $79,949 - $125,049 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office environment with some time spent in the manufacturing area.  Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Designer I position is an entry level position that performs design work for a single large-scope project or several smaller-scope projects simultaneously. 

Essential Job Functions

• Convert project information (e.g., specifications, general sales order information, data sheets, etc.) into drawings and other documentation that manufacturing uses to produce a product.
• Identify deviations in job scope, estimate the magnitude of changes, and notify the appropriate parties.
• Assure that design continuity is maintained throughout the entire project.
• Ensure written and verbal communication is maintained within engineering and with other design and engineering disciplines.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of drawings by reviewing and verifying technical data and calculations consistent with design quality control procedures.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date project files and project status communication.
• Adhere to company standards and industry best practices for drafting and design.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Leverage knowledge of Designer II regarding design details, modeling practices, drawing development, design for quality, and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and the personal interactive nature of this position
• Overtime may be necessary and required and is dependent on workload.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Foundational knowledge of engineering principles and techniques.
• Foundational knowledge of various fabrication methods and installation procedures.
• A broad understanding of a wide spectrum of materials, their characteristics, and their tolerances and limitations.
• A general understanding of the operation of various mechanical systems.
• Strong AutoCAD and Inventor skills.
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks with little supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Shows initiative to perform duties beyond assignment-specific duties.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in design, drafting or similar degree program with 0-2 years of design experience in pressure vessels, fluid handling systems, or similar industries experience is preferred. 
• Absence of degree will be considered with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience required. 

Base Compensation Range: $25.94 - $38.91 per hour 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

 

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. 

 

 

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The National Sales Manager is responsible for directing and overseeing sales policies, objectives and initiatives for a specific business unit. This position is responsible for setting short and long-term sales strategies, evaluating the effectiveness of current sales programs, and recommending product or service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential. The National Sales Manager must be familiar with a variety of the business unit’s concepts, practices and policies. Must gain and maintain extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish sales and profitability goals. Additionally, this position is responsible for leading and directing the work of the Regional Sales Managers and understanding what motivates customers to buy and know how to tap into those needs and desires in an effective way.

 

 

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
  • Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions. 
  • Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.  
  • Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships at all levels and organizations.
• Responsive to questions and assist with resolving issues brought forth by the sales staff.
• Collaborate with entire business unit team through support of processes and procedures as needed.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Participate in Open Book Management activities.
• Determines customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information and analyses; answering questions and requests.
• Oversee national sales, promotions, collections and other activities to achieve sales target.
• Build positive working relationship with existing clients for repeat business.
• Identify and contact potential customers for new business opportunities and new markets.
• Participate in sales conferences, industry meetings, and social networks to represent company’s brand.
• Interact with sales team to develop sales plans and strategies.
• Coordinate with sales team to plan promotional activities, trade shows and special events.
• Enhance Mueller’s brand and reputation in the market to be the premier brand of choice through considerable presence at all events and strategic business development of new markets and strategies.
• Assist with preparing annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Provides information for management by preparing short-term and long-term sales forecasts and special reports.
• Develop creative sales technique and tactics to meet business goals.
• Understand client needs and issues and provide appropriate sales solutions in a timely manner.
• Regularly review and recruit new customers through collaboration with the Regional Sales Managers.
• Prepare sales contracts, proposals, and reports for management and customers.
• Develop sales presentations as required.
• Obtain product market share to develop sales strategies.
• Maintain sales management and reporting tools to achieve business objectives.
• Coordinate with management to develop sales plan, budget, and schedule.
• Assist with product pricing by utilizing market research data, reviewing production and sales costs, anticipating volume, costing special and customized orders.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
• Up to 60% domestic travel is expected, with minimal international travel.
• Oversees transition of project team members to new projects.
• Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training. 
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office and knowledge of CRM software and other appropriate software platforms.
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.
• An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics.
• Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree required in area of specialty.
• A minimum of five years related experience is required for this position.

Base Compensation Range: $102,568 - $166,507 annually

Variable Commission Plan: Competitive annual plan with quarterly payout

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

 Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office environment with some time spent in the manufacturing area.  Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Project Coordinator / Estimator utilizes blueprints, project specifications, and knowledge of the industry to analyze the project needs and compile accurate cost estimates to provide a well-defined scope and budget for quotation and order entry. Upon receipt of an order, the Project Coordinator / Estimator is responsible for coordinating the project throughout the organization to ensure it is delivered within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards that meet the contractual obligations and the customer’s expectation. This position provides support to sales team for all standard and engineered to order (ETO) projects and may be simultaneously responsible for multiple lower-level projects in the estimating and execution stages. 

 

Essential Job Functions

• Work directly with sales team to fully understand the scope and details of each project and customer wants and needs.
• Review customer specifications for cost and schedule impact.
• Prepare preliminary vessel calculations to assist in accurately estimating each vessel.
• Provide estimated costs and projected timelines to manufacture vessels, large skids, and other products.
• Work directly with external vendors to obtain quotes as required for each project. 
• Update customer data sheets or provide Mueller data sheet to be reviewed by sales and submitted to customer’s proposal.
• Specify exceptions and clarifications to be reviewed by sales and submitted to customer’s proposal.
• Regularly meet with sales, manufacturing, engineering, design, electrical, and other field experts as needed to accurately estimate specific project costs and timelines.
• Maintain routine direct contact with the customer throughout the contractual agreement until the order has been successfully completed. This includes tasks associated with accounts receivable ensuring timely payments are received, warranty claims, timely updates to the customer about their project, change order management, and schedule communication.
• Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels and organizations of the company to maintain and provide status of key projects.
• Develop support solutions through partnership with a Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager that

address any project concerns while meeting the customers’ needs and aligning with the expectations of the industry associated with the work.

• Leverages knowledge of Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager in regards to Project Management methodology, skills, and tools.
• Identify risks and inefficiencies and works with Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager to troubleshoot and resolve.
• Responsible for estimating tasks involving change order costing, make/buy analysis, and comparison of alternative design and manufacturing decisions.
• Develop and implement plans to document project scope, schedule, tasks, risk management, and reports to communicate progress to the team.
• Work cross-functionally with others and assist to lead meetings to determine objectives, track progress, troubleshoot challenges, and execute deliverables assigned to project.
• Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Travel to customer locations including international travel could be up to 25% as required by the project.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office, G-Suite, Primavera P6, Estimating Software 
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue order management issues for successful resolution in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering is preferred. Other degree fields and related experience will be considered.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in an engineered to order manufacturing environment is preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $59,159 - $88,739 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

 Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

 Working Conditions

Manufacturing shop environment. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for the promotion and sales of the company’s products, services and systems to the pharmaceutical, biotech, personal care, and bottled water customers in the assigned territory.  Sells direct to customers, but may also manage the sales efforts of select manufacturer’s agents and distributors if assigned to the territory.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Establish and execute a sales strategy that focuses on value selling to existing accounts and continuous development of new accounts within assigned territory
• Define sales strategies and commercial positions for all proposals 
• Work with home office technical and applications staff to develop final proposals
• Develop closing strategies and manage team-selling activities for proposals
• Conduct technical sales presentations to customers, consultants and contractors
• Attend regional and national industry association meetings and networking events to develop leads for new business
• Manage costs for territory including all travel expenses, trade show spending, and customer give-a-ways
• Attend Sales training as required to develop skillset
• Manage all customer contacts utilizing company’s CRM software management program
• Submit weekly forecasts and quarterly updates to support GM/Business Unit Manager activities and company budget planning
• Support marketing requests for website updates 
• Support GM/Business Unit Manager in high involvement planning bi-annually
• Travel 50-70% of the time both flying and driving with possible international travel with the ability to obtain a passport.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Basic knowledge to review terms and conditions.
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule and hours. 
• Ability to work independently or in a team with the willingness to provide estimating support when needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue sales order management and new customers.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written with the ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively utilize Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.

  Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Engineering or other related field.

Two to five years’ experience selling engineered products or systems to the pharmaceutical industry is highly desired. 

Water or process industry related sales experience will also be considered.

Base Compensation Range: $63,736 - $99,691 annually

Variable Commission Plan: Competitive annual plan with quarterly payout

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

 Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office environment with some time spent in the manufacturing area.  Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

 

Apply Now

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Research and Product Development Manager is pivotal in propelling the Company’s innovation and maintaining a competitive edge.  This position will drive innovation and growth within the organization through creating and implementing strategies for new product development.  This position is responsible for identifying, leading and managing the research and development (R&D) initiatives that align with business goals, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet high standards of quality and performance.  The Research and Product Development Manager is fully responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of new products and services as well as managing the R&D team. Additionally, this role is fully responsible for existing product enhancements and driving existing products into new markets. 

 

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
• Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions.  
• Provide on-site leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.  
• Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
• Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels and organizations of the company.
• Ongoing research of current market segments and potential new market segments to understand the market needs and opportunities. with the goal of determining complementary products or acquisitions that will provide growth.
• Complete Voice of the Customer (VOC) to understand our markets and the company's largest opportunities. 
• Responsible for setting priorities and implementing new products. 
• Utilize the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to collaborate with customers and understand their desires and needs as they pertain to new products, markets and services.
• Develop and implement R&D strategies and initiatives with each business unit through understanding market, customer and business unit desires, needs and goals.
• Recommend R&D opportunities and strategies to the business units through presentation of impact, scope, cost, return on investment and potential timeline. 
• Monitor and analyze industry trends to continuously identify opportunities for innovation.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and methodologies. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Work cross-functionally with others and lead meetings to determine objectives, track progress, troubleshoot challenges, and execute deliverables.   
• Identify and analyze risks and inefficiencies and actively seek out opportunities to troubleshoot and resolve.  Communicate plan to management.
• Develop and implement plans to document project scope, schedule, tasks, risk management, and reports to communicate progress to the organization.
• Create visual processes and tools to track project progress, challenges, and timing.
• Identify and coordinate resource needs cross-functionally within the organization as needed. 
• Collaborate with the business unit to set-up new product, pricing, standard, etc. in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Collaborate and support operational engineering and manufacturing on all new product, technology, and service launches to ensure manufacturability and operational success.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on introducing and marketing new products, technologies, services, etc. through an integrated plan. 
• Collaborate with the business unit to Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s), drawings, calculations, etc. for operations, and sales of new products and product enhancements. 
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to determine product pricing, production and sales costs, volume and distribution.
• Create and foster a cross functional culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Complete post-project lessons learned and drive continuous improvement on processes and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and performance.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Manage the R&D budget and allocate resources effectively.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to the necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• US and International travel up to 15-25% as required by projects and research.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training. 
• Advanced knowledge of product development, research, analysis, pricing, planning and strategy.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards. 
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to complete data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to think creatively, innovate, develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to read, interpret and create or modify blueprints as required.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue product development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar degree required. 
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in research, product development and strategic R&D oversight.

Base Compensation Range: $121,990 - $208,667 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

 Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

 Working Conditions

Manufacturing shop environment. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

The Supply Chain Coordinator I is responsible for efficiently managing the flow of physical parts within the manufacturing facility to ensure timely fulfillment of production requirements. Key duties include coordinating part routing, optimizing distribution processes, and facilitating material movement to maximize manufacturing efficiency. Collaborating closely with internal supply chain teams, this role expedites work orders, conducts inventory management tasks, and monitors key performance indicators to drive operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate the routing of physical parts to appropriate distribution centers in accordance with manufacturing specifications.
• Proactively maintain and optimize parts distribution processes to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Facilitate material movement around the facility to ensure efficient use of manufacturing time & space. 
• Collaborate with internal supply chain teams to ensure timely fulfillment of manufacturing needs.
• Expedite and prioritize work orders to meet production demands.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts to reconcile physical and system inventory.
• Assist with inventory management tasks, including adjustments and cycle counting, to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support internal work order processing.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery and shipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Actively seek out opportunities for process improvement. 
• Attend and contribute to weekly production meetings.
• Attend and contribute to open book management.
• Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned, including backup for other business unit personnel, to ensure support of the production plan.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office, JDE, and a scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6 preferred.
• Knowledge of the master data that drives forecasting, planning, scheduling, and shipping within an ERP system.
• Self-starter and goal oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
• Possess a working knowledge of master scheduling with multiple levels of processes required to reach the stage.
• Possess a working knowledge of engineering prints and manufacturing capacity to effectively determine need dates for material. 

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Materials Management or similar discipline preferred. Other degree fields and related experience will be considered.
• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related experience in manufacturing production forecasting or planning is preferred for this position.

Base Compensation Range: $22.85 - $34.28 per hour 

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

 Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
• In-house training program

 Working Conditions

Professional office environment with some manufacturing shop environment.  Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations.  Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

 

Apply Now

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.