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Manufacturing Supervisor roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship under the skilled worker category, with many advanced-degree candidates eligible for EB-2. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification before filing an I-140 petition, a process that leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization.
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The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. In the Manufacturing Division, we build cutting edge products with the highest-quality components that are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems around the world.
This is a first shift position. The hours are 6:00am-2:30pm.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Manufacturing Supervisor a typical day might include the following:
- Managing department indicators and providing clear direction to meet production objective.
- Inspire and drive employee performance and engagement by mentoring, teaching, and coaching employees.
- Actively and effectively maintain SEL culture by managing and addressing detractors to our values.
- Consistently seek clarity through data to drive and promote improvement in culture, safety, quality, delivery, and profit.
- Model, teach and apply 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 are passionate about motivating and growing employees.
- You are a problem solver and like to be challenged daily.
- You are interested in contributing to the stability of critical infrastructure.
- You are skilled in collaborating in a diverse environment.
- Promoting creativity in an atmosphere of innovation.
WHY SEL?
We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.
- Onsite gym with classes and wellbeing programs.
- Onsite medical clinic.
- Tuition Assistance program.
- 95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.
- Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for, 100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN - This position is located at SEL’s newest manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, IN. Residents enjoy a mix of suburban and urban environments, as well as a short drive to Indianapolis and Chicago. West Lafayette is a great place to call home.
This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a company of innovators, inventors & problem solvers to continue building the most innovate and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. Apply today!
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter, and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $80,200.00 - $112,400.00 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
BENEFITS
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.
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 careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. In the Manufacturing Division, we build cutting edge products with the highest-quality components that are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems around the world.
This is a first shift position. The hours are 6:00am-2:30pm.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Manufacturing Supervisor a typical day might include the following:
- Managing department indicators and providing clear direction to meet production objective.
- Inspire and drive employee performance and engagement by mentoring, teaching, and coaching employees.
- Actively and effectively maintain SEL culture by managing and addressing detractors to our values.
- Consistently seek clarity through data to drive and promote improvement in culture, safety, quality, delivery, and profit.
- Model, teach and apply 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 are passionate about motivating and growing employees.
- You are a problem solver and like to be challenged daily.
- You are interested in contributing to the stability of critical infrastructure.
- You are skilled in collaborating in a diverse environment.
- Promoting creativity in an atmosphere of innovation.
WHY SEL?
We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.
- Onsite gym with classes and wellbeing programs.
- Onsite medical clinic.
- Tuition Assistance program.
- 95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.
- Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for, 100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN - This position is located at SEL’s newest manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, IN. Residents enjoy a mix of suburban and urban environments, as well as a short drive to Indianapolis and Chicago. West Lafayette is a great place to call home.
This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a company of innovators, inventors & problem solvers to continue building the most innovate and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. Apply today!
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter, and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $80,200.00 - $112,400.00 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
BENEFITS
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.
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 careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Manufacturing Supervisor
Document your supervisory scope precisely
PERM job descriptions must reflect your actual duties, including headcount managed, production lines overseen, and safety compliance authority. Vague titles get audited. Gather performance reviews and org charts before your employer files.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Facilities already enrolled in E-Verify have dealt with employment-eligibility verification at scale and are far more likely to have HR infrastructure that can manage a multi-year PERM sponsorship than plants that haven't.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Supervisor openings by green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who have already run PERM cases rather than pitching the concept cold.
Verify your prevailing wage tier early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and county before negotiating your offer. If the employer's offer falls below the Level II or III threshold, the DOL will reject the LCA.
Clarify which EB category your employer will file
EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of experience, while EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. Ask HR to confirm the category in writing before your I-140 is filed, since switching categories later restarts your priority date.
Green Card Manufacturing Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Supervisor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Manufacturing Supervisor positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of specialized training or experience. If the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, operations management, or a related field, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. Confirm the minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description, because that language determines the category.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status tied to a single employer and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-485 adjudication can take two to four years or longer, compared to an H-1B that can be approved in weeks with premium processing.
How do I find Manufacturing Supervisor jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, which makes it hard to filter by sponsorship intent in general searches. Migrate Mate indexes employers with documented green card filing history, so you can target Manufacturing Supervisor openings at companies that have already sponsored workers through the EB-2 or EB-3 process rather than asking employers to start from scratch.
What does the PERM process look like for a Manufacturing Supervisor?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role at the prevailing wage. For supervisory positions, DOL scrutinizes the recruitment steps closely. After certification, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS establishing your immigrant visa petition. Once that's approved, you file I-485 for adjustment of status, provided a visa number is immediately available.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
You can port your I-485 application to a new employer under AC21 portability once your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Manufacturing Supervisors, a comparable supervisory role in production or operations generally qualifies. Notify USCIS of the employer change and obtain a new employer letter to protect your pending case.