Supervisor-Fabrication 2nd Shift

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,827 - 112,114; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a dedicated team member for our fabrication operations in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee processes ensuring quality and compliance. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required.

We offer a competitive salary, with an estimated hourly pay ranging from $79,827 to $112,114 per year, and an opportunity to work with a diverse, inclusive team committed to high-quality standards and innovation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes required.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fabrication processes and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for the team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle HCM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Hours

• 4:00pm - 12:30am

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $79,827 - $112,114 per year. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management: Uphold and promote a professional work environment, address minor conflicts, foster teamwork in line with S&C’s values, monitor team tasks, provide regular feedback, recognize achievements, and mentor team members.
• Department Leadership: Provide day-to-day leadership support for the department, complete administrative tasks, resolve issues, coordinate resources, supervise and guide the team to meet job orders and daily metrics.
• Fabrication Operations: Oversee fabrication processes and workflows, coordinate with department leaders, ensure proper training and equipment, plan production schedules, and maintain KPI boards.
• Quality Management: Inspect welded parts and fabricated materials, enforce quality control, initiate corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Promote safety, investigate incidents, enforce policies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Reporting: Create production and status reports; communicate issues to upper management regarding production, quality, maintenance, or personnel.
• Budget Support: Assist the Manager in overseeing the department budget and expenditures.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma / GED
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes and best practices in welding, painting, grinding, or electroplating.
• Strong leadership skills in a manufacturing environment with the ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results.
• Critical thinking, organizational, planning, and project management skills with problem-solving abilities.
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Financial math skills to support budget decisions.
• Analytical skills to use data for informed decisions and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to partner across teams and collaborate at an operational level.
• Adaptability to change and a proactive approach to finding solutions.

Preferred

• Proficient computer skills, including Oracle HCM and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with press brake machines or other machining equipment.
• Decision-making capabilities to help S&C achieve business goals.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and a commitment to a safe work environment.
• Ability to work beyond normal hours as needed.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally up to 2 hours at a time, 5 days per week
• Sitting: Frequently up to 2 hours at a time, 5 days per week
• Walking: Frequently across the campus, 5 days per week
• Lifting/Carrying: 5 lbs to 40 lbs, as needed with proper lifting methods
• Low posture: Stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, or squatting as needed
• Position self/move: Reaching, twisting, rotating, pushing/pulling as needed
• Manual dexterity: Use of hands to operate equipment and tools
• Climbing: Occasional ladders and stairs
• Vision/Observation: Close-range detail, depth perception, color differentiation
• Communication: Clear verbal communication in person and by phone/conference
• Availability: May require extended hours when necessary

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail].

No fixed deadline

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About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief that diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About The Team

In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, our team members, and our world.