Manufacturing Supervisor - Third Shift

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

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.

Additional Job Description Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Pay range for this position is $80,200.00 - $112,400.00 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

Communication with Applicants

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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.