At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $128,084-$169,711.30. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as an Assembly Manager!
Are you passionate about management? The Manager - Assembly, is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations and production processes for the department, leading a team of Assistant Managers and Supervisors to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). The Manager - Assembly focuses on the planning and operationalization of department strategies, directing the smooth running of production groups and lines, driving strategic problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives and reporting out to executive leadership on results and enacting countermeasures when targets are missed.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Compliance: Promote safety awareness and housekeeping, and investigating and reporting on safety incidents. Maintain and promote a safety conscious manufacturing environment. Enforce health and safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment for all employees. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to production operations.
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As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has b
Quality Management: Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry standards. Drive initiatives to continuously improve product quality and consistency. Set and maintain high levels of product quality. Lead the communication of corrective action plans, resolutions, and quality results among the department.
Strategy Deployment: Cascades strategies to develop short-term tactical and operational plans for the department, in line with the company's overall business objectives. Lead the day-to-day operations of activities within the department and span of control, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of outputs to KPIs.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the departments budget, ensuring accuracy and appropriate allocation of resources to maximize ROI and the achievement of departmental strategies and objectives. Approve expenditures for the achievement of operational goals including equipment, materials and maintenance.
Production Planning & Operations: Manage production planning processes and workflows, coordinating with other production leaders to initiate, follow through with, and bring to realization, the strategies, methods, and goals for the department. Plans and coordinates department production schedules, production rates and capacity plans, processing methods and times. Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime. Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations. Set productivity goals and oversee the upkeep of KPI boards.
Lean Performance Systems: Develop new processes and standards in support of the departments strategy. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and increase overall operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks in the production process. Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of continuous improvement, simplification, standard work, process improvement and lean principles.
Reporting: Analyzes reports and reviews provided by first-line supervisors. Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production. Report issues regarding production, quality, maintenance, or personnel problems to senior and executive leadership.
Leadership & People Management: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team. Role model appropriate and professional workplace behaviors, address/mediate conflicts to restore harmony, and support a positive, healthy and inclusive workplace culture in accordance with S&C's mission, vision, values and guiding principles. Manage departmental administrative team member processes including but not limited to recruitment, induction, vacation management, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and workforce/succession planning. Proactively establish, monitor, and hold team members accountable to clear responsibilities and accountabilities, provide ongoing performance feedback, both positive and developmental, address performance gaps in a timely manner, recognize and reward achievements, and initiate decisions for corrective actions and terminations where required. Foster a culture that supports the growth and development of team members and proactively train, mentor and coach team members.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
Additional Functions:
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
Other responsibilities as assigned
Education & Certifications/Licenses
Required
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
Preferred
Six Sigma Certification(s)
Certified Lean Six Sigma (CLSS)
What you’ll need to succeed
5 years of experience in Production Leadership within a manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience
Demonstrated track record of lean manufacturing leadership, sustained improvements, and KPI attainment
Strong leadership skills within a manufacturing environment, with an ability to lead, guide, motivate and delegate to deliver results
Solid critical thinking, organizational, planning and project management skills, creative problem-solving when obstacles arise
Strong interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience
Excellent communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from leadership to support staff, and present influentially to achieve buy-in from executives, managers and team members
Sound analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve difficult issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement
Proven success partnering across teams, creating effective partnerships at all levels and collaborating at an operational level
Adapts to change and different ways of doing things quickly and positively and finds ways to get things accomplished, even when faced with challenges
Preferred
Proficient computer skills including experience using Oracle HCM and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Physical demands
Sitting: Frequently required to perform desk-based tasks for hours at a time, with some tasks performed in a standing position from time to time
Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus
Manual Dexterity: Occasionally required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment
Ascending/Descending: Occasionally ascending or descending ladders and stairs
Observation / Eyesight: Occasionally required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors
Communication: Frequently required to talk and hear or otherwise, in person and by phone/conference calls
Lifting & Carrying: Occasionally required to lift, carry, push and pull items ranging in weight from 5 to 50 lbs
Environmental & Hazardous Conditions
Continuously working indoors in an air-conditioned office and manufacturing environment
Occasionally exposed to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.
Occasionally exposed to moderate noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.
Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.
Occasionally working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.
Disclaimers
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the team member may be required to perform, and the team member may be required to perform additional functions either temporarily or on an ongoing basis.
The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to change or eliminate this position.
The team member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.
Team Member Acknowledgement
I have read this job description, and I understand my responsibilities and the job’s essential functions. I am able to perform the essential functions and responsibilities outlined. I understand that the responsibilities, duties, and essential functions of this job may change on a temporary or ongoing basis according to the Company’s needs or business decisions, and that, if so, I may be required to perform additional duties, responsibilities, and functions. If I have questions about duties, responsibilities, and functions, I may discuss them with my supervisor or an appropriate member of the HR team.
S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .
Company
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
