Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Actively monitor process indicators to ensure identification, collaboration and effective implementation of necessary actions to achieve department objectives.
2. Monitor employee performance, regularly provide employee feedback, empower, mentor and coach employees, write and deliver performance reviews, and assist employees in setting goals.
3. Mentor supervisors and align their goals with organizational objectives.
4. Identify change initiatives and engage employees in positively implementing and communicating change.
5. Responsible for assessing department training needs, overseeing department training program and driving training initiatives.
6. Proactively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.
7. Audit department processes, identify and implement action plans to address gaps.
8. Coordinate and provide input to engineering staff and participate in new product launches.
9. Justify staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data.
10. Utilize and teach advanced process improvement techniques and Lean Manufacturing tools to others.
11. Implement safety initiatives promote safety standards to others
12. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
13. Understand. Create. Simplify.
14. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
6+ years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to model, mentor and teach SEL Values to others
Proven ability to communicate professionally, respectfully and openly to a diverse audience.
Proven ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles as needed.
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow for up and downstream departments.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to quickly learn new skills, assume new responsibilities and continuously identify, measure and improve process.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
College degree (BS or BA)
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)
Physical Requirements
None
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of supervisory experience
- Ability to model, mentor, and teach SEL Values
- Professional, respectful, and open communication with diverse audiences
- Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate work, and remove obstacles
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and department business systems, including Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, and SQS
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Ability to learn new skills, assume responsibilities, and improve processes
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Satisfactory background check results
- Negative drug test results
- College degree, BS or BA
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and department business systems, including Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, and SQS
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and has not been reviewed or approved by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL).
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, with the employer covering a significant share of premiums. Feedback suggests on-site clinics, EAP, and wellness programs further strengthen day-to-day health support at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful long-term benefit for full-time employees. Feedback suggests many view the ownership model and retirement programs as strong components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and sick time are characterized as generous alongside company holidays and special leave options. Feedback suggests time off begins accruing immediately and supports key life events.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Insights
What We Do
SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.
