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About this Factory Manager role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Onsite · Washington - Pullman

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Direct, lead, organize and motivate assigned factory to meet strategic and operational objectives.  

2. Accountable for the safety, quality, on-time delivery, lead-time productivity and budget of assigned factory. 

3. Identify and justify staffing and capital requirements to meet objectives 

4. Contribute in setting the strategic direction for assigned factory.

5. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 

6. Understand. Create. Simplify. 

7. Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

Bachelors' degree in related technical field or equivalent experience 

Minimum of eight years' related experience in increasingly complex leadership roles supporting manufacturing operations.

Proven ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles as needed 

Knowledge of manufacturing process and product flow 

Demonstrated ability to model, mentor and teach SEL values to others 

Excellent leadership and communication skills 

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills 

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities 

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment 

Background check results satisfactory to SEL 

Negative drug test result(s) 

Competencies

Decision Quality

Situational Adaptability

Drives Engagement

Builds Effective Teams

Drives Results

Directs Work

Action Oriented

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: $138,900.00 - $205,200.00

Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

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.

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How this Plant Manager salary compares

This role pays $172,050/yrin line with the typical range for Plant Manager roles.

$67,239 median $136,075 $214,011

Typical range $112,891–$172,788/yr, from 200 comparable Plant Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Plant Manager salary insights →

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

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