Assistant Manager-Fabrication 2nd Shift

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

16h•$96,514 - $127,887•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! S&C’s U.S. Fabrication Organization consists of multiple departments responsible for the manufacturing of most piece parts used to build a vast array of S&C products. This organization is committed to the manufacturing and on-time delivery of these parts and the development of lean manufacturing techniques throughout our operations. This is a fast-paced, lean environment focused on meeting Key Performance Indicator goals while implementing significant process changes. This position requires an individual who has demonstrated high regard for people by treating them with dignity, respect, fairness, and consistency, with a proven track record of providing successful change while focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. This role reports to the Manager-Fabrication.

Requirements

Minimum four year college degree in a technical discipline or commensurate experience.
Minimum of 3 years of production supervisory experience in high and low volume environments where multiple shifts of operation were in play.
Demonstrated track record of lean manufacturing leadership, sustained improvements, and KPI attainment.
A history of team member development for upward mobility.
Technical aptitude and knowledge of metal fabrication, machining, and finishing processes and equipment.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, e.g. 4-Step Problem Solving process.
Proven team building and change management skills to coach, mentor, and empower team members throughout the organization.
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and good PC skills.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing processes to continue transformation and adoption of Lean Manufacturing concepts in order to effectively meet all department goals
Direct responsibility for second shift fabrication, weld and finishing operations in Dept. 464
Determining needs and scheduling employee work assignments to meet department goals.
Developing and implementing processes to improve quality, delivery, productivity, and assure safe performance of all functions in the department through the use of KPI boards
Coaching and counseling direct reports and participating in establishing appropriate development plans
Anticipating, investigating, and resolving departmental problems and conflicts.
Promoting safety awareness and housekeeping, and investigating and reporting on safety incidents.
Contributing input for departmental budgets.
Writing and conducting employee reviews
Initiating decisions regard

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)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
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).