Manager-Assembly 1st Shift

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

3d•$128,084 - $169,711•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! The Manager - Assembly, is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations and production processes for the department, leading a team of Assistant Managers and Supervisors to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). The Manager - Assembly focuses on the planning and operationalization of department strategies, directing the smooth running of production groups and lines, driving strategic problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives and reporting out to executive leadership on results and enacting countermeasures when targets are missed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
5 years of experience in Production Leadership within a manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience
Demonstrated track record of lean manufacturing leadership, sustained improvements, and KPI attainment
Strong leadership skills within a manufacturing environment, with an ability to lead, guide, motivate and delegate to deliver results
Solid critical thinking, organizational, planning and project management skills, creative problem-solving when obstacles arise
Strong interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience
Excellent communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from leadership to support staff, and present influentially to achieve buy-in from executives, managers and team members
Sound analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve difficult issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement
Proven success partnering across teams, creating effective partnerships at all levels and collaborating at an operational level
Adapts to change and different ways of doing things quickly and positively and finds ways to get things accomplished, even when faced with challenges

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Certification(s)
Certified Lean Six Sigma (CLSS)
Proficient computer skills including experience using Oracle HCM and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Promote safety awareness and housekeeping, and investigating and reporting on safety incidents. Maintain and promote a safety conscious manufacturing environment. Enforce health and safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment for all employees. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to production operations.
Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry standards. Drive initiatives to continuously improve product quality and consistency. Set and maintain high levels of product quality. Lead the communication of corrective action plans, resolutions, and quality results among the department.
Cascades strategies to develop short-term tactical and operational plans for the department, in line with the company's overall business objectives. Lead the day-to-day operations of activities within the department and span of control, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of outputs to KPIs.
Develop and manage the departments budget, ensuring accuracy and appropriate allocation of resources to maximize ROI and the achievement of departmental strategies and objectives. Approve expenditures for the achievement of operational goals including equipment, materials and maintenance.
Manage production planning processes and workflows, coordinating with other production leaders to initiate, follow through with, and bring to realization, the strategies, methods, and goals for the department. Plans and coordinates department production schedules, production rates and capacity plans, processing methods and times. Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime. Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations. Set productivity goals and oversee the upkeep of KPI boards.
Develop new processes and standards in support of the departments strategy. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and increase overall operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks in the production process. Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of continuous improvement, simplification, standard work, process improvement and lean principles.
Analyzes reports and reviews provided by first-line supervisors. Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production. Report issues regarding production, quality, maintenance, or personnel problems to senior and executive leadership.
Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team. Role model appropriate and professional workplace behaviors, address/mediate conflicts to restore harmony, and support a positive, healthy and inclusive workplace culture in accordance with S&C's mission, vision, values and guiding principles. Manage departmental administrative team member processes including but not limited to recruitment, induction, vacation management, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and workforce/succession planning. Proactively establish, monitor, and hold team members accountable to clear responsibilities and accountabilities, provide ongoing performance feedback, both positive and developmental, address performance gaps in a timely manner, recognize and reward achievements, and initiate decisions for corrective actions and terminations where required. Foster a culture that supports the growth and development of team members and proactively train, mentor and coach team members.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
Other responsibilities as assigned

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).