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S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Supervisor Assembly 2

Product AssemblyUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a mechanical or electrical assembly role, preferably in a manufacturing environment, including team leadership experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of general production processes and common mechanical and electrical assembly techniques for products similar to S&C’s.
  • Leadership skills in a manufacturing environment, including the ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results.
  • Critical thinking, organizational, planning, and project management skills, with creative problem-solving when obstacles arise.
  • Interpersonal skills to establish relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships among a diverse audience.
  • Written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders from support staff to function leadership.
  • Financial math skills sufficient to support budgetary decisions.
  • Analytical skills to use and analyze data to make informed decisions and solve problems.
  • Success partnering across teams, creating effective partnerships at all levels, and collaborating at an operational level.
  • Ability to adapt quickly and positively to change and different ways of working, and to get tasks accomplished despite challenges.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to leverage data, identify trends and insights, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Decision-making capabilities to make balanced and informed decisions that support business goals.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Respirator certification is required.
  • Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing, intermittent walking, frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, occasional pushing and pulling of motorized material-handling carts loaded up to 1,000 pounds, frequent bending and crouching, and continuous reaching and handling parts weighing 5 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership support for the department, including supporting completion of administrative tasks, resolving issues, and coordinating resources. Supervise and guide the team to meet job orders and daily metrics.
  • Oversee and guide assembly processes in the assigned area, coordinating with department leaders and communicating best practices to team members through team leads.
  • Train team members on intricate assembly processes and troubleshoot issues to maintain production flow.
  • Support planning and coordination of department assembly schedules, production rates, and capacity plans.
  • Review goals, ensure team understanding, and oversee upkeep of key performance indicator boards.
  • Ensure proper inspection of assembled components, subassemblies, and finished products; address defects and ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Enforce quality-control measures so products meet or exceed company standards, and support continuous improvement of product quality and consistency.
  • Set and maintain high product-quality standards and support communication of corrective-action plans, resolutions, and quality results.
  • Use Oracle ERP and internal applications to manage inventory and order supplies to ensure parts are available.
  • Promote safety awareness and housekeeping, investigate and report safety incidents, and maintain a safety-conscious manufacturing environment.
  • Enforce health and safety policies and procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to production operations.
  • Create production and status reports and communicate regularly with upper management about problems impacting production.
  • Report production, quality, maintenance, or personnel issues to function leadership.
  • Uphold and promote a professional work environment, address minor conflicts, and foster teamwork in line with company values.
  • Monitor team tasks and provide regular constructive and encouraging feedback.
  • Recognize team achievements and guide team members toward growth opportunities through mentoring and coaching.
  • Support the Manager in overseeing the department budget, including providing recommendations and helping review expenditures.
  • Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with team members.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficient computer skills, including experience using Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • An associate’s degree in a technical discipline, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.

About the Company

S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

S&C Electric Company designs and delivers equipment and services that help modernize and protect the electric grid. Its products and solutions aim to make power delivery safer, more reliable, and resilient, enabling utilities to transform their infrastructure for a grid that operates with fewer outages and supports a sustainable energy future. The company builds on a century-long history, starting with the Liquid Power Fuse, and continues with a global, diverse workforce focused on grid modernization, protection, and control. What sets S&C apart is its combination of a long legacy of technology and strong customer service, paired with a broad portfolio of grid solutions that address both safety and reliability at scale. The firm’s goal is to empower the transition to an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future by delivering robust, integrated products and services for the intelligent grid.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1911

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