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 ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a capable leader in Pullman, WA to mentor teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, efficient product flow. You will mentor staff, address performance issues, and develop training plans aligned with SEL Values and manufacturing principles.

In this role you model values, communicate effectively with diverse teams, and collaborate across upstream/downstream areas. Competitive compensation and strong benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Ability to model SEL Values to others.
• Professional, respectful communication to diverse audiences.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow.
• Basic MS Office and department systems knowledge (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS).
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Model SEL Values and Leadership characteristics to employees.
• Provide clear direction to meet department production objectives.
• Understand upstream and downstream work areas to ensure proper product flow.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, mentor and coach; assist with performance reviews.
• Assess training needs and provide/oversee training.
• Address personnel issues under guidance and settle differences productively.
• Create/update work instructions and reports.
• Use basic root cause and continuous improvement tools to address quality issues.
• Promote safety standards and assist safety initiatives.
• Model and apply SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand, Create, Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Manufacturing knowledge

MS Office

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Writing skills

Education

BS or BA in a relevant field

Tools

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. 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 Qualifications2+ years of leadership experienceDemonstrated ability to model SEL Values to othersAbility 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 skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsCollege degree (BS or BA)Supervisory experience or trainingIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)Physical RequirementsNoneCompetitive 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 hourWe 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 ApplicantsWe communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.