Associate Manufacturing Supervisor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

3d • $31 - $46

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing Supervisor provides direction to a work group to help meet department production objectives and supports accurate communication and product flow across upstream and downstream work areas. The role models SEL values, leadership characteristics, and World Class Manufacturing principles while supporting employee performance, training, safety, and continuous improvement.

The supervisor monitors and develops employees through feedback, coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, and goal setting. Under guidance, the role addresses personnel issues, maintains area work instructions and reports, and uses basic root-cause and continuous-improvement tools to investigate quality issues. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to model SEL values to others.
• 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.
• Satisfactory background check results.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Nice To Haves

• College degree (BS or BA).
• Supervisory experience or training.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department business systems such as Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, and SQS.

Responsibilities

• Model SEL values and leadership characteristics to 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; provide feedback; empower, mentor, and coach employees; write and deliver performance reviews; and assist employees with setting goals.
• Assess employee training needs and provide or oversee training.
• Under guidance, address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.
• Create, update, and control 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.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Understand, create, and simplify.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 are also mentioned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed