Manufacturing Supervisor (Swing Shift)

About the role

SEL Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor for its swing shift in Pullman, Washington. The supervisor leads the department toward production objectives, supports employee development and promotes safety and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Drive department indicators and give clear direction so the department meets its production objectives
• Understand upstream and downstream departments to ensure accurate communication and proper product flow
• Monitor employee performance, give regular feedback, mentor and coach staff, write performance reviews and help employees set goals
• Drive employee engagement and communicate change clearly
• Assess training needs and oversee training
• Address personnel issues fairly and productively
• Create, update and control work instructions and reports
• Provide input on staffing and capital needs through data collection and reporting
• Promote safety standards and implement safety initiatives
• Model and apply SEL values, principles of operations and world-class manufacturing principles

Required profile

• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to model SEL values and professional, respectful communication with a diverse audience
• Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate and remove obstacles
• Satisfactory background check and negative drug test results
• Preferred: college degree (BS or BA)

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and business systems such as Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX and SQS
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills

What we offer

• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs