Manufacturing Manager (Swing Shift)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Washington state seeks a Manufacturing Manager (Swing Shift) to lead and develop manufacturing leaders, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes data-driven staffing and capital decisions, and upholding SEL’s World Class Manufacturing principles. The successful candidate will have a BS in Business or Engineering, 10+ years in leadership, strong English communication, and proven ability to drive continuous

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of combined leadership and supervisory experience
• English language proficiency
• 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.
• Lean manufacturing and world class manufacturing knowledge
• Quality system knowledge
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Actively lead, mentor, and coach manufacturing leaders and provide guidance to manufacturing support groups.
• Accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity and budget of assigned production groups.
• Proactively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably.
• Identify and justify staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

World Class Manufacturing

Quality systems

Writing skills

Documentation

Speaking skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Manufacturing Manager (Swing Shift)Apply: Washington - Pullman: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-23821***Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** 1. Actively lead, mentor, and coach manufacturing leaders and provide guidance to manufacturing support groups, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Regularly provide feedback, empower, and coach leaders. 2. Accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity and budget of assigned production groups. 3. Proactively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively. 4. Identify and justify staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data. 5. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 6. Understand. Create. Simplify. 7. Other duties as assigned. ***Required Qualifications*** B.S. degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent experience 10+ years of combined leadership and supervisory experience English language proficiency 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. Lean manufacturing and world class manufacturing knowledge Quality system knowledge 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*** Master in Operations, Manufacturing or Administration ***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.Pay Range: 101,900.00 - 150,600.00 USD Annual Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.**Communication with Applicants**We 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.