Manufacturing Supervisor: People & Process Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

401(k) options

Top-tier health insurance

Dental, vision, life and disability

Paid holidays and generous vacation

Tuition assistance and engineering dev

Wellness and family benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a supervisor to lead a production department with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will guide teams, analyze workflows, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and deep knowledge of manufacturing processes. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with an emphasis on employee ownership and growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally to a diverse audience.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; remove obstacles.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow (up and downstream).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and department systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS).

Responsibilities

• Direct department indicators and provide clear direction to meet production objectives.
• Understand upstream and downstream departments for accurate communication and product flow.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, mentor and coach staff, and conduct performance reviews.
• Drive employee engagement and effectively communicate changes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Professional communication

Prioritization & delegation

Manufacturing process knowledge

Microsoft Office & business systems

Education

BS or BA

Tools

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a supervisor to lead a production department with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will guide teams, analyze workflows, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and deep knowledge of manufacturing processes. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with an emphasis on employee ownership and growth.