Supervisor-Assembly 2nd Shift

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

14h•$78,870 - $103,191•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor - Assembly manages the department’s day-to-day operations and leads a team performing mechanical and electrical assembly. The role is responsible for helping the team achieve key performance indicators in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC), meeting production goals, and maintaining quality standards. It includes supporting team members with complex schematics and blueprints, and using Oracle ERP for inventory and supply management. The position provides operational and people leadership, supports production planning and scheduling, and promotes quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The supervisor also prepares production and status reports, communicates production issues to management, supports department budget oversight, and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable requirements. The role is onsite on the second shift, Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., with extended hours and Saturdays as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, preferably in a manufacturing environment, including team leadership experience.
Knowledge of general production processes and common mechanical and electrical assembly techniques for products similar to S&C’s.
Leadership skills in a manufacturing environment, including the ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results.
Critical-thinking, organizational, planning, and project-management skills, including creative problem-solving.
Interpersonal skills to build relationships based on trust and respect, resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaboration among a diverse audience.
Written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills to work with stakeholders from support staff through function leadership.
Financial math skills sufficient to support budgetary decisions.
Analytical skills to use and analyze data for informed decisions and problem-solving.
Success partnering across teams and collaborating at an operational level.
Ability to adapt quickly and positively to change and different approaches, and to accomplish work despite challenges.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends and insights that support continuous improvement.
Decision-making ability to make balanced, informed decisions that support business goals.
Knowledge of safety regulations and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing, walking, lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds, pushing and pulling motorized carts with loaded weights up to 1,000 pounds, bending, crouching, and continuous reaching and handling.
Respirator certification required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with computers, including Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Associate’s degree in a technical discipline, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day department leadership, complete administrative tasks, resolve issues, and coordinate resources.
Supervise and guide the team to meet job orders, daily metrics, and production goals.
Oversee assembly processes; coordinate with department leaders and team leads to communicate best practices.
Train team members on intricate assembly processes and troubleshoot issues that affect production flow.
Support planning and coordination of assembly schedules, production rates, and capacity plans; ensure team members understand goals and maintain KPI boards.
Ensure assembled components, subassemblies, and finished products are properly inspected and meet specifications and company quality standards.
Support quality improvement initiatives and communicate corrective action plans, resolutions, and quality results.
Use Oracle ERP and internal applications to manage inventory and order supplies.
Promote safety awareness and good housekeeping; investigate and report safety incidents; enforce safety policies and procedures; and support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Create production and status reports and regularly communicate production-impacting problems to upper management.
Report production, quality, maintenance, or personnel issues to function leadership.
Promote a professional work environment, address minor conflicts, foster teamwork, monitor tasks, provide feedback, recognize achievements, and mentor and coach team members.
Support the Manager with department budget oversight, expenditure review, and recommendations.
Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance, attend requested or required meetings, and communicate effectively and respectfully with team members.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group life insurance and optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
Adoption and fertility support
Vacation time and sick time
Paid holidays and company shutdown days
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Other leave benefits
Paid parental time and military leave
401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with annual company contributions for eligible participants
Annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria