Manufacturing Supervisor

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America's First Smart Network.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes thinkers dedicated to the success of our organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and support to entry-level production and warehouse associates. This role is responsible for supervising associates in a cell environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates activities and efficiencies of employees in a manufacturing work environment for the repair and refurbishing of satellite TV receivers and accessories

• Review productivity of employees daily for accuracy and compliance with established procedures, and determines workload for team members

• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow

• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve the efficiency of subordinate

• Traces the history of unresolved issues to determine reasons for errors or needed corrections and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies

• Other responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Conducts daily and weekly meetings with team members

• Capable of performing all job duties of direct reports at a high level of proficiency

• Directly responsible for exempt/non-exempt staff and is responsible for the performance of subordinates

• Provides leadership to a manufacturing team and promotes employee engagement

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and other duties may be assigned.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Four-year degree from college or technical school preferred; or equivalent experience and/or training

• 1-3 years related experience within a high-volume manufacturing or warehouse environment

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, 5-S, and KanBan is preferred

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance/procedure instructions

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, read and interpret documents and instructions; and frequent identification of letters, numbers, and symbols in a technology environment. The employee must have the ability to use a keyboard and equipment typically found in a manufacturing/warehouse work setting. Individuals must have the ability to lift 45 lbs. and stand for long periods of time and the ability to operate a pallet jack loaded with receivers.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works in/near moving mechanical parts and may be in a non-temperature controlled work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Manufacturing/warehouse environment.

Reports to:

Manufacturing Manager

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $60,000.00/Year - $76,150.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless.

Consistent with this commitment, DISH will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others, or is otherwise not required by law.