Manufacturing Leader | Lean, Safety & People Development

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in a dynamic, employee-owned environment. You will mentor supervisors, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safe, efficient product flow across downstream and upstream departments.

Responsibilities include performance coaching, change management, and data-driven staffing decisions while collaborating with engineering on new product launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to model, mentor and teach SEL values to others.
• Strong professional communication across diverse audiences.
• Skilled at prioritizing, organizing and delegating work.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Excellent writing, documentation and speaking abilities.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and improve processes.
• Team-oriented with cooperative work style.
• Background check and non-drug-use compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor indicators to implement actions achieving department goals.
• Mentor supervisors and align goals with organizational objectives.
• Communicate change initiatives and engage employees effectively.
• Identify and address department training needs and programs.
• Address personnel issues promptly and equitably.
• Audit department processes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering and contribute to product launches.
• Justify staffing and capital needs using data insights.
• Teach and apply Lean Manufacturing and process improvement tools.
• Promote and ensure safety standards across teams.
• Model SEL values and World Class Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mentor and teach values

Professional communication

Prioritization and delegation

Manufacturing process knowledge

Office software proficiency

Writing and documentation

Team collaboration

Rapid learning

Background check compliant

Drug test compliant

Education

BS/BA preferred

Tools

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in a dynamic, employee-owned environment. You will mentor supervisors, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safe, efficient product flow across downstream and upstream departments.

Responsibilities include performance coaching, change management, and data-driven staffing decisions while collaborating with engineering on new product launches.