Associate Manufacturing Supervisor - Third Shift
About The Position
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee a product line at its Lewiston, Idaho factory on third shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The supervisor leads individual contributors, drives daily operations, and champions World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles. The successful candidate is action-oriented, resilient, and committed to employee development and operational excellence. The role provides direction to a work group to help meet production objectives; coordinates product flow and communication across upstream and downstream work areas; and supports employee performance, development, training, and goal setting. Under guidance, the supervisor addresses personnel issues and resolves differences equitably. The role also maintains area work instructions and reports, uses basic root-cause and continuous-improvement tools to address quality issues, and promotes safety standards and initiatives. This position is based at SEL’s manufacturing facility in Lewiston, Idaho.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of leadership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to model SEL Values.
- Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully, and openly with a diverse audience.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate work, and intervene to remove obstacles as needed.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow for upstream and downstream areas.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department business systems such as Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, and SQS.
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Model SEL Values and leadership characteristics for employees.
- Provide clear direction to the work group to help meet department production objectives.
- Understand upstream and downstream work areas to support accurate communication and appropriate product flow.
- Monitor employee performance and provide regular feedback; empower, mentor, and coach employees; write and deliver performance reviews; and assist employees with goal setting.
- Assess employee training needs and provide or oversee training.
- Under guidance, address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.
- Create, update, and maintain control of area work instructions and reports.
- Use basic root-cause and continuous-improvement tools to investigate and address area quality issues.
- Promote safety standards and assist in implementing safety initiatives.
Benefits
- Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
- 9 paid sick days.
- Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
- STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
