Associate Manufacturing Supervisor (Swing)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee-owned (ESOP)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Associate-level supervisor in Pullman, WA to lead and develop a manufacturing team.

The role focuses on modeling SEL values, guiding production flow, and coaching staff to meet department objectives. You will work to ensure effective communication across upstream/downstream areas, conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and drive safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Model SEL Values and Leadership characteristics to employees.
• Provide clear direction to work group in order to help meet department production objectives.
• Understand upstream and downstream work areas in order to ensure accurate communication and appropriate product flow.
• Monitor employee performance, regularly provide employee feedback; empower, mentor and coach employees, write and deliver performance reviews, and assist employees in setting goals.
• Responsible for assessing employee training needs, and providing/overseeing training.
• Under guidance, actively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.
• Create, update and ensure control of area work instructions and reports.
• Utilize basic root cause and continuous improvement tools to investigate and address area quality issues.
• Promote safety standards to others and assist in implementing safety initiatives.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Model SEL Values

Professional communication

Prioritization & delegation

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Microsoft Office basics

Writing & documentation

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Background check compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Tools

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Model SEL Values and Leadership characteristics to employees.
2. Provide clear direction to work group in order to help meet department production objectives.
3. Understand upstream and downstream work areas in order to ensure accurate communication and appropriate product flow.
4. Monitor employee performance, regularly provide employee feedback; empower, mentor and coach employees, write and deliver performance reviews, and assist employees in setting goals.
5. Responsible for assessing employee training needs, and providing/overseeing training.
6. Under guidance, actively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.
7. Create, update and ensure control of area work instructions and reports.
8. Utilize basic root cause and continuous improvement tools to investigate and address area quality issues.
9. Promote safety standards to others and assist in implementing safety initiatives.
10. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
11. Understand. Create. Simplify.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to model SEL Values to others
• Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully and openly to a diverse audience.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles as needed.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow for up and downstream areas.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree (BS or BA)
• Supervisory experience or training
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)

Physical Requirements

None

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data - $33.00 - $50.00 per hour

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Associate level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.