Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in a dynamic, employee-owned environment. You will mentor supervisors, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safe, efficient product flow across downstream and upstream departments.

Responsibilities include performance coaching, change management, and data-driven staffing decisions while collaborating with engineering on new product launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to model, mentor and teach SEL values to others.
• Strong professional communication across diverse audiences.
• Skilled at prioritizing, organizing and delegating work.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Excellent writing, documentation and speaking abilities.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and improve processes.
• Team-oriented with cooperative work style.
• Background check and non-drug-use compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor indicators to implement actions achieving department goals.
• Mentor supervisors and align goals with organizational objectives.
• Communicate change initiatives and engage employees effectively.
• Identify and address department training needs and programs.
• Address personnel issues promptly and equitably.
• Audit department processes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering and contribute to product launches.
• Justify staffing and capital needs using data insights.
• Teach and apply Lean Manufacturing and process improvement tools.
• Promote and ensure safety standards across teams.
• Model SEL values and World Class Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mentor and teach values

Professional communication

Prioritization and delegation

Manufacturing process knowledge

Office software proficiency

Writing and documentation

Team collaboration

Rapid learning

Background check compliant

Drug test compliant

Education

BS/BA preferred

Tools

Lotus Notes

Dynamics AX

SQS

Job description

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 others
12. 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.

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.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. 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].

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.