Associate Manufacturing Supervisor - Third Shift

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Lewiston, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is hiring an Associate Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee a product line at its manufacturing facility in Lewiston, Idaho. The supervisor will lead individual contributors, drive daily operations, support production objectives, and champion World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles. The role is on third shift, Sunday through Wednesday, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The successful candidate is action-oriented, resilient, and committed to employee development and operational excellence. SEL describes its Lewiston facility as a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in a smaller-town setting with access to outdoor recreation, schools, and universities. SEL is 100% employee-owned. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including an employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401(k) options, insurance coverage, paid leave, and employee development opportunities. New hires generally start between $91,500 and $102,000 per year, plus a third-shift differential of $10.00 per hour. The posting also lists an Associate Manufacturing Supervisor range of $34.00–$50.00 per hour and a Manufacturing Supervisor range of $81,300–$122,000 annually. Starting offers are based on location and job-related factors such as experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to model SEL Values for 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 in 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 help employees set goals.
Assess employee training needs and provide or oversee training.
Under guidance, address personnel issues and resolve differences equitably and productively.
Create and update area work instructions and reports, and ensure their control.
Use basic root-cause and continuous-improvement tools to investigate and address area quality issues.
Promote safety standards and assist with implementing safety initiatives.

Benefits

Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Personal 401(k) options
Medical insurance
Prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
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 benefits
Fertility benefits
Adoption benefits
Flexible spending benefits