Manufacturing Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

Top-tier medical, dental, vision

Personal 401(k) options

10 paid holidays

Vacation accrual 12 days

9 paid sick days

Family and medical leave (90% pay)

Tuition assistance and development

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a supervisory leader in its Pullman, WA facility to guide production teams and ensure achievement of departmental objectives.

You will mentor staff, communicate across upstream/downstream units, and drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency. The role requires at least 2+ years of supervisory experience, solid communication skills, and a track record of developing personnel.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction to department to meet production objectives.
• Understand upstream and downstream departments for accurate product flow.
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback; write performance reviews.
• Drive employee engagement and communicate change effectively.
• Assess training needs and oversee training.
• Address personnel issues and resolve conflicts equitably.
• Create and maintain department work instructions and reports.
• Provide data to inform staffing and capital decisions.
• Promote safety standards and initiatives.
• Model SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Documentation/writing

Adaptability

Decision making

Learning mindset

Customer-focused communication

Education

BS or BA degree

Tools

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Job description

Essential Duties and 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.

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.


• 10 paid holidays


• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days


• 9 paid sick days


• 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.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.