Manufacturing Supervisor - Employee-Owned Team & Process Leader

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a first-line supervisor to lead a production department in the United States.

You will guide staff toward achieving department objectives, coordinate with upstream and downstream teams, and drive engagement while coaching performance and resolving issues. Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong writing and communication skills, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.

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)

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to department to meet production objectives.
• Understand upstream and downstream departments to ensure accurate communication and product flow.
• Monitor employee performance and deliver performance reviews.
• Drive employee engagement and communicate changes effectively.
• Assess training needs and oversee training.
• Address personnel issues promptly and equitably.
• Create, update and control department work instructions and reports.
• Provide input into staffing and capital needs through data reporting.
• Promote safety standards and safety initiatives.
• Model SEL values, Principles of Operations and World Class Manufacturing.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

SEL Values & culture

Professional communication

Prioritization & delegation

Manufacturing process knowledge

Microsoft Office & dept systems

Writing & speaking skills

Lifelong learning

Team collaboration

Background check compliant

Drug screening compliant

Education

College degree (BS/BA)

Tools

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a first-line supervisor to lead a production department in the United States.

You will guide staff toward achieving department objectives, coordinate with upstream and downstream teams, and drive engagement while coaching performance and resolving issues. Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong writing and communication skills, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.