Materials Supervisor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Nampa, ID

21h • $82,000 - $122,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead the materials team in Nampa, Idaho. The role is responsible for inventory management, receiving materials, warehouse operations, and timely material delivery to support manufacturing and customer requirements. The supervisor oversees personnel, maintains inventory accuracy, coordinates material movement, monitors key performance metrics, and works with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance. The position supports safe, efficient, cost-effective material operations, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

The supervisor provides direction to meet department production objectives; monitors employee performance and provides feedback, coaching, mentoring, training, and performance reviews; supports employee engagement and communicates change; and addresses personnel issues equitably. The role also creates and controls department work instructions and reports, provides data to inform staffing and capital needs, promotes safety initiatives, and models SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Other duties may be assigned.

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Its mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of supervisory 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.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow for upstream and downstream departments.
• Intermediate 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).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department business systems such as Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, and SQS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the materials team and provide clear direction to meet department production objectives.
• Manage inventory, receiving, warehouse operations, and material delivery to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate material movement.
• Monitor department indicators and key performance metrics.
• Understand upstream and downstream departments to support accurate communication and appropriate product flow.
• Monitor employee performance; provide feedback, mentoring, and coaching; conduct performance reviews; and help employees set goals.
• Drive employee engagement and communicate changes positively and accurately.
• Assess employee training needs and provide or oversee training.
• Address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.
• Create, update, and maintain control of department work instructions and reports.
• Provide input on staffing and capital needs by collecting and reporting data.
• Promote safety standards and assist with implementing safety initiatives.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-funded 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.

What This Job Offers

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