Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA seeks a Senior Manufacturing Supervisor to monitor processes, mentor staff, and drive Lean initiatives. You will lead supervisors, coordinate with engineering, and ensure training and performance standards align with company goals.

The role emphasizes safety, accountability, and world-class manufacturing principles, with a comprehensive benefits package and ESOP participation. Excellent communication and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to mentor and teach SEL Values to others.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a diverse audience.
• Prioritize, organize and delegate work; remove obstacles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process indicators and ensure actions meet department objectives.
• Provide employee feedback, coaching and performance reviews.
• Mentor supervisors and align goals with organizational objectives.
• Identify change initiatives and engage employees in implementation.
• Oversee department training and drive initiatives.
• Audit processes and address gaps with action plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mentor and teach SEL values

Communication

Project prioritization

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Microsoft Office expertise

Written and spoken skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Tools

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Job description

## Senior Manufacturing SupervisorApply: Washington - Pullman: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-23822***Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** 1. Actively monitor process indicators to ensure identification, collaboration and effective implementation of necessary actions to achieve department objectives.2. Monitor employee performance, regularly provide employee feedback, empower, mentor and coach employees, write and deliver performance reviews, and assist employees in setting goals.3. Mentor supervisors and align their goals with organizational objectives.4. Identify change initiatives and engage employees in positively implementing and communicating change.5. Responsible for assessing department training needs, overseeing department training program and driving training initiatives.6. Proactively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.7. Audit department processes, identify and implement action plans to address gaps.8. Coordinate and provide input to engineering staff and participate in new product launches.9. Justify staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data.10. Utilize and teach advanced process improvement techniques and Lean Manufacturing tools to others.11. Implement safety initiatives promote safety standards to others12. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.13. Understand. Create. Simplify.14. Other duties as assigned. ***Required Qualifications*** 6+ years of supervisory experience Demonstrated ability to model, mentor and teach 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. Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow for up and downstream departments. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.) Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to quickly learn new skills, assume new responsibilities and continuously identify, measure and improve process. 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) Expert 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: $88,400 - $132,700 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**We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.