Manufacturing Supervisor

Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.
Department Summary
Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes thinkers dedicated to the success of our organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and support to entry-level production and warehouse associates. This role is responsible for supervising associates in a cell environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates activities and efficiencies of employees in a manufacturing work environment for the repair and refurbishing of satellite TV receivers and accessories
• Reviews productivity of employees on a daily basis for accuracy and compliance with established procedures, and determines workload for team members
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates
• Traces history of unresolved issues to determine reasons for errors or needed corrections and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
• Other responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Conducts daily and weekly meetings with team members
• Capable of performing all job duties of direct reports at a high level of proficiency
• Directly responsible for exempt/non-exempt staff and is responsible for the performance of subordinates
• Provides leadership to a manufacturing team and promoting employee engagement

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and other duties may be assigned.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:

• Four-year degree from college or technical school preferred; or equivalent experience and/or training
• 1-3 years related experience within a high-volume manufacturing or warehouse environment

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, 5-S and KanBan is preferred
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance/procedure instructions
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, read and interpret documents and instructions; frequent identification of letters, numbers, and symbols in a warehouse or office environment. This position may require sitting for long periods of time at a workstation. The employee must have the ability to use a keyboard and equipment typically found in a warehouse or office work setting. Individuals must have the ability to lift 45 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works in/near moving mechanical parts and may be in a non-temperature controlled work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Manufacturing/warehouse environment.
Reports To:
Manufacturing Manager or above
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $66,000.00/Year - $78,100.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.