Employee-Owned Manufacturing Supervisor – Lead & Coach

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Professional development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead our department and ensure production objectives are met. You will coordinate upstream and downstream communications, monitor performance, and drive engagement while modeling SEL values and World Class Manufacturing principles.

You will assess training needs, deliver coaching and performance reviews, and help plan staffing and capital needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to model SEL Values to others
• Proven ability to communicate professionally, respectfully and openly to a diverse audience
• Proven ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles as needed
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow for up and downstream departments
• Intermediate 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)
• College degree (BS or BA) in a related field
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department’s business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for department indicators and providing clear direction to department to meet department production objectives.
• Understand upstream and downstream departments 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 driving employee engagement and positively and accurately communicating change.
• Responsible for assessing employee training needs and providing/overseeing training.
• Actively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.
• Create, update and ensure control of department work instructions and reports.
• Provide input into staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data.
• 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

Supervisory experience

Professional communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Planning and delegation

Performance coaching

Problem solving

Education

BS or BA in relevant field

Tools

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead our department and ensure production objectives are met. You will coordinate upstream and downstream communications, monitor performance, and drive engagement while modeling SEL values and World Class Manufacturing principles.

You will assess training needs, deliver coaching and performance reviews, and help plan staffing and capital needs.