Materials Supervisor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Materials Management team as a Materials Supervisor in Nampa, Idaho.  

The Materials Supervisor leads the materials team and is responsible for inventory management, receiving material, warehouse operations, and the timely delivery of materials to support manufacturing and customer requirements. This position supervises personnel, maintains inventory accuracy, coordinates material movement, monitors key performance metrics, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance. The role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective material operations while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

A typical day as a Materials Supervisor might include:  

• Being responsible for department indicators and providing clear direction to department to meet department production objectives.
• Understanding upstream and downstream departments to ensure accurate communication and appropriate product flow.
• Monitoring employee performance, regularly providing employee feedback, empowering, mentoring and coaching employees, writing and delivering performance reviews, and assisting employees in setting goals.
• Being responsible for driving employee engagement and positively and accurately communicating change.
• Being responsible for assessing employee training needs and providing/overseeing training.
• Actively and effectively addressing personnel issues and settling differences equitably and productively.
• Creating, updating and ensuring control of department work instructions and reports.
• Providing input into staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data.
• Promoting safety standards to others and assisting in implementing safety initiatives.  
• Modeling, teaching, and applying 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:

• Have 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Have demonstrated ability to model SEL Values to others.
• Have proven ability to communicate professionally, respectfully and openly to a diverse audience.
• Have proven ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles as needed.
• Have advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow for up and downstream departments.
• Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)
• Have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Have ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Have ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Your background check results are satisfactory to SEL
• You have negative drug test result(s)

It is a plus if you have:

Have a college degree (BS or BA)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.)

About our team:

A Materials Team Member is responsible for managing the flow of materials required to support production and operational activities. This role includes monitoring inventory levels, receiving and issuing materials, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring materials are available when needed. The Materials Team Member works closely with suppliers, purchasing, and production teams to coordinate material movements, resolve shortages, and support on-time delivery objectives. 

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories:

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.
Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid. 

Location - Nampa, ID

This position is located in Nampa, ID. You will enjoy a thriving community with a family-friendly atmosphere, affordable living, and convenient access to the amenities of the greater Boise metropolitan area. With nearby outdoor recreation, including rivers, lakes, mountains, and miles of trails Nampa also has excellent schools, local events, and a growing economy that makes it a great place to live and work.

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: $82,000.00 - $122,900

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.