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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Operations Manager in Metal Fab area, you will be a key operations leader for the production facility in Olathe, KS. Your responsibilities will include lead, mentor, and develop a group of Supervisors assigned to three different shifts who are managing hourly production employees; this to ensure efficient operations, maintain high safety standards, deliver quality products, and achieve on-time delivery to internal and external customers. Maintains two-way communication between team members and plant leadership team. The successful Operations Manager will have strong leadership abilities, a strategic mindset, a passion for operational excellence, and experience driving continuous improvement.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Management/Leadership:
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
Safety:
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
Operations Execution:
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
Continuous Improvement:
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
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
At least 7 years of supervisory/management/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
MBA or degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or management preferred
Travel & Working Environment
Onsite
Plant environment and may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat and/or noise
Physical Demands
The demands described are representative of those that must be met by someone who successfully performs the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Bending/stooping
Frequent movement around manufacturing facility
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
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
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
ABOUT SPX
SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.
SPX TOTAL REWARDS
At SPX , what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.
OUR VALUES
Integrity
Accountability
Excellence
Teamwork
Results
At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.
WORKING AT SPX
Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
