Manufacturing Supervisor
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · West Lafayette, IN
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $80k–$112k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in West Lafayette, IN. In the Manufacturing Division, we build cutting edge products with the highest-quality components that are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems around the world.
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Base pay
- $80k–$112k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 74%
- Tooling 41%
- Root cause 37%
- CNC 37%
- Machining 37%
- EHS / safety 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in West Lafayette
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Full description from Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. In the Manufacturing Division, we build cutting edge products with the highest-quality components that are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems around the world.
As a Manufacturing Supervisor a typical day might include the following:
- •Managing department indicators and providing clear direction to meet production objective.
- •Inspire and drive employee performance and engagement by mentoring, teaching, and coaching employees.
- •Actively and effectively maintain SEL culture by managing and addressing detractors to our values.
- •Consistently seek clarity through data to drive and promote improvement in culture, safety, quality, delivery, and profit.
- •Model, teach and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- •Understand. Create. Simplify.
- •Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if
- •You are passionate about motivating and growing employees.
- •You are a problem solver and like to be challenged daily.
- •You are interested in contributing to the stability of critical infrastructure.
- •You are skilled in collaborating in a diverse environment.
- •Promoting creativity in an atmosphere of innovation.
Why SEL?
We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees.
- •We’re 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.
- •Onsite gym with classes and wellbeing programs.
- •Onsite medical clinic
- •Tuition Assistance program
- •95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.
- •Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for,100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.
Location
West Lafayette, IN- This position is located at SEL’s newest manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, IN. Residents enjoy a mix of suburban and urban environments, as well as a short drive to Indianapolis and Chicago. West Lafayette is a great place to call home.
This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a company of innovators, inventors & problem solvers to continue building the most innovate and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. Apply today!
Communication with Applicants
SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter, and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.
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.
Pay Range Data
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Pay range for this position is $80,200.00 - $112,400.00 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
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 careers@selinc.com .
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