Senior Manufacturing Supervisor (Swing Shift)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Employee-owned company

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to guide plant operations and mentor leaders. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coaching teams and applying World Class Manufacturing principles.

The role emphasizes data-driven staffing, capital decisions, and continuous improvement, with strong collaboration across groups. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of combined leadership and supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally to diverse audiences.
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills.
• Lean and World Class Manufacturing knowledge.
• Background check satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead, mentor, and coach manufacturing leaders to align with objectives.
• Accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity and budget.
• Address personnel issues and resolve conflicts equitably.
• Identify staffing and capital needs through data collection and reporting.
• Model and apply SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand, Create, Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Lean manufacturing

World Class Manufacturing

Quality systems

Documentation skills

Adaptability

Education

B.S. degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Actively lead, mentor, and coach manufacturing leaders and provide guidance to manufacturing support groups, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Regularly provide feedback, empower, and coach leaders.2. Accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity and budget of assigned production groups.3. Proactively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.4. Identify and justify staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data.5. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.6. Understand. Create. Simplify.7. Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsB.S. degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent experience10+ years of combined leadership and supervisory experienceEnglish language proficiencyProven 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.Lean manufacturing and world class manufacturing knowledgeQuality system knowledgeStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsMaster in Operations, Manufacturing or AdministrationPhysical RequirementsNoneCompetitive 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: 88,400.00 - 132,700.00 USD AnnualOur 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 ApplicantsWe 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.