Manufacturing Supervisor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Manufacturing Supervisor in Charlotte, a rapidly growing region with a strong economic outlook. The position offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of employee-owners, set manufacturing standards, and build a team. The company is expanding its Panel operations and seeks a leader to develop talent, strengthen systems, and grow with the city. The company is 100% employee-owned and focuses on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

2+ years of leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to model SEL Values to others
Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully and openly to a diverse audience.
Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles as needed.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow for up and downstream areas.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
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's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)

Responsibilities

Actively embody SEL Values and leadership competencies to foster a culture of growth, empathy, and accountability.
Drive a culture of urgency and enforce clear individual accountability for timely execution and team ownership.
Exhibit agility and sound judgment by taking prompt, decisive action in rapidly evolving situations.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and facilitate open, inclusive dialogue with diverse contributors and stakeholders.
Develop a strong understanding of upstream and downstream processes for seamless communication and efficient product flow.
Assess and oversee work process training to improve operational performance and drive production excellence.
Set clear performance expectations and ambitious goals aligned with organizational priorities, while fostering a positive work environment through ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance management.
Address personnel issues and resolve conflicts equitably and constructively under guidance.
Develop, maintain, and enforce control over area work instructions and reports for consistency and operational efficiency.
Apply root cause analysis and continuous improvement tools to investigate and resolve quality issues within the production area.
Promote a culture of safety by reinforcing standards and actively supporting the implementation of safety initiatives.
Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Perform other duties as assigned.