Manufacturing Supervisor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership via ESOP

Excellent health/dental/vision/Life &_

Competitive pay and benefits

Tuition assistance and engineering dev

Wellness and flexible spending

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman, WA, is seeking a supervisory professional to lead a manufacturing department. You will direct production objectives, coordinate with upstream and downstream teams, mentor staff, conduct performance reviews, and drive employee engagement while implementing safety initiatives.

The role requires 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong communication, and knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to model SEL Values to others.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally to a diverse audience.
• Proven ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and department systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS).
• 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 satisfactory to SEL; negative drug test results.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for department indicators and providing clear direction to meet production objectives.
• Coordinate upstream and downstream departments for accurate product flow.
• Monitor employee performance, provide feedback, mentor and coach, and conduct performance reviews.
• Drive employee engagement and communicate changes effectively.
• Assess training needs and oversee training.
• Address personnel issues and resolve differences equitably.
• Create, update, and control department work instructions and reports.
• Provide input into staffing and capital needs through data reporting.
• Promote safety standards and assist in safety initiatives.
• Model SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Ability to learn new skills

Problem solving

Education

BS or BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for department indicators and providing clear direction to department to meet department production objectives.

2. Understand upstream and downstream departments to ensure accurate communication and appropriate product flow.

3. Monitor employee performance, regularly provide employee feedback, empower, mentor and coach employees, write and deliver performance reviews, and assist employees in setting goals.

4. Responsible for driving employee engagement and positively and accurately communicating change.

5. Responsible for assessing employee training needs and providing/overseeing training.

6. Actively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.

7. Create, update and ensure control of department work instructions and reports.

8. Provide input into staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data.

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 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree (BS or BA)
• Advanced 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.

Pay Range Data: $81,300 - $122,000 per year

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

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.