Associate Manufacturing Supervisor (Weekend Shift)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman, WA, seeks a hands-on supervisor to lead a production team and ensure timely product flow. You will mentor staff, communicate across upstream and downstream areas, and drive achievement of department objectives.

You will apply root-cause analysis, promote safety initiatives, and model SEL values and world-class manufacturing principles while coaching performance reviews and fostering continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Leadership experience of 2+ years.

Responsibilities

• Model SEL values and leadership characteristics to employees.
• Provide clear direction to work group to meet department production objectives.
• Understand upstream and downstream work areas for accurate communication and product flow.
• Monitor employee performance, provide feedback, mentor and coach employees, and assist with performance reviews.
• Assess training needs and oversee training implementation.
• Address personnel issues constructively under guidance.
• Create, update and control area work instructions and reports.
• Apply root cause and continuous improvement tools to address area quality issues.
• Promote safety standards and assist in implementing safety initiatives.
• Model and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Delegation

Teamwork

Documentation

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Adaptability

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.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.