Assistant Manager (Fabrication)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems. The company’s mission is to continually develop new solutions for electricity delivery, fostering the improved efficiency and reliability required for the intelligent grid.

Job Profile

The company is hiring an Assistant Manager (Fabrication) to join its team.

Educational Level

• Minimum 4-year college degree in a technical discipline or commensurate experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of production supervisory experience in high and low-volume environments where multiple shifts of operation were in play.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Anticipating, investigating, and resolving departmental problems and conflicts.
• Coaching and counseling direct reports and participating in establishing appropriate development plans
• Contributing input and monitoring departmental budgets.
• Determining needs and scheduling employee work assignments to meet department goals.
• Developing and implementing processes to continue the transformation and adoption of Lean Manufacturing concepts to effectively meet all department goals
• Developing and implementing processes to improve quality, delivery, and productivity, and ensure the safe performance of all functions in the department through the use of KPI boards
• Direct responsibility for the 2nd shift fabrication operations in Dept. 464
• Identifying individual training and skill development criteria to meet departmental/divisional needs
• Initiating decisions regarding hires, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Promoting safety awareness and housekeeping, and investigating and reporting on safety incidents.
• Writing and conducting employee reviews

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A history of team member development for upward mobility.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and good PC skills.
• Demonstrated track record of lean manufacturing leadership, sustained improvements, and KPI attainment.
• Proven team building and change management skills to coach, mentor, and empower team members throughout the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, e.g. 4-Step Problem Solving process.
• Technical aptitude and knowledge of metal fabrication, machining, and finishing processes and equipment.

Physical Demands

• Carrying: Occasional carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs.
• Pulling: Occasional pulling of items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs.
• Pushing: Occasional pushing of items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs.
• Standing: Some tasks are performed in a standing position.
• Walking: Frequent walking.

Employer’s Statement

S&C Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status.