Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of production supervisors, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure efficient and effective operations and a positive work environment
Actively participate as a member of the plant leadership team to help determine strategy and direction for plant operations
Foster open communication and promote a culture of trust and engagement, embodying the SPX core values
Partner in the recruitment of employees by actively participating in the hiring, selection, and on-boarding processes
Actively support employee training and development by identifying training needs, developing training plans, providing coaching and guidance to enhance employee skills and knowledge
Lead performance management of plant employees
Develop and implement key process indicators to support the plant’s goals and optimize work flow between various departments
Proactively address employee and labor relations issues, including discipline, and challenges in a positive and proactive manner
Ensure employees receive the proper training on assigned jobs
Foster a culture of safety by promoting and enforcing adherence to safety measures, guidelines, regulations
Assist in investigations of safety concerns
Serve as champion of safety, encouraging employees to identify risks and work together to resolve issues
Collaborate with cross functional teams, including production planning, logistics, engineering, procurement, maintenance, and sales to improve production processes and ensure on-time delivery of orders that meet customer expectations
Advise and work with maintenance on machine and facility issues, ensuring machine up-time.
Manage department budgets and labor goals
Ensure the highest level of product quality through the recommendation and implementation of robust quality control procedures and processes
Implement and monitor inventory control measures to minimize stock discrepancies and optimize inventory levels
Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of materials
Create and review reports outlining key operational metrics
Provide leadership in lean manufacturing deployment to drive cultural transformation
Develop and implement strategies to optimize productivity, reduce cost, and improve overall operational efficiency
Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and take proactive measures to address
Identify and recommend opportunities for automation, process optimization, and technological advances to drive operational excellence
In partnership with plant leadership team, implement long term planning activities designed to enhance operations and manage capital projects
Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization
Requirements
At least 7 years of supervisory/management/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in an ERP related system
Experience in a manufacturing environment that creates highly engineered, customized products
Experience in unionized manufacturing environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate across organizational levels (production employees, engineering, sales, leadership)
Proven ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve goals
Proven experience attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing high performing, diverse teams
Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement, lean savings, and process improvements
Sound knowledge of operational processes, including production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and quality control
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and the ability to drive a culture of safety
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Proficiency in utilizing manufacturing software for inventory management and production planning and systems for data analysis and reporting
Skills in Microsoft Office software
Knowledge of HVAC industry
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
Tech Stack
ERP
Benefits
Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs