Lean Manufacturing Supervisor – People & Process Leader

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee ownership)

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off: holidays, vacation, and

Sick leave and family leave

Tuition assistance and development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes mentoring, coaching, and aligning departmental goals with our corporate objectives. You will influence staffing, training, and process optimization across the plant.

You will collaborate with engineering on new product launches and ensure effective communication with a diverse workforce while championing SEL values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to model, mentor and teach SEL Values to others.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally to a diverse audience.
• Prioritise, organise and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor process indicators to identify and implement actions to meet department objectives.
• Mentor supervisors and align their goals with organizational objectives.
• Identify change initiatives and engage employees in communicating change.
• Oversee department training programs and drive training initiatives.
• Address personnel issues and resolve differences equitably.
• Audit department processes and implement action plans to address gaps.
• Coordinate with engineering on new product launches.
• Justify staffing and capital needs through data reporting.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools to others.
• Promote safety initiatives and standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership & mentorship

Communication skills

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

BS or BA degree

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes mentoring, coaching, and aligning departmental goals with our corporate objectives. You will influence staffing, training, and process optimization across the plant.

You will collaborate with engineering on new product launches and ensure effective communication with a diverse workforce while championing SEL values and safety standards.