Assembly Manager

our team • Madison, WI

2d

About The Position

Building the people that build the world.

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.

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facility that will have two of our businesses (Marley and Ingenia Technologies) evolving and growing together at SPX's very first campus.
As the Assembly Manager, you will play a crucial role in scheduling, supervising staff, optimizing processes (using Lean principles), and managing resources efficiently to deliver finished goods. You will be involved and making sure you bridge the gap between production staff and management. Key to this role will be to learn in a fast past environment.

Requirements

• Experience 5-10 years in a lean manufacturing environment
• Experience in a leadership/ supervisory role

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in interpreting technical blueprints, schematics, and operating machinery.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Experience with new facility start-up and management of change implementation.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and associated safety hazards especially associated with assembly or large products and use of overhead cranes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex safety concepts to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and coach stakeholders at varying levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple project simultaneously
• Proficiency in using software applications and tools for safety reporting, data analysis, and documentation
• Strong PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• Certified Safety professional preferred
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Production Management: Planning, scheduling, and executing daily assembly operations to meet customer demand, ensuring on-time completion.
• Quality & Compliance: Monitoring production to ensure products meet quality specifications, investigating root causes of defects, and enforcing safety regulations.
• Leadership: Training, mentoring, supervising, and motivating assembly workers.
• Process Improvement: Implementing Lean principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and reducing waste to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Resource Coordination: Managing materials, inventory, and equipment maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Reporting: Preparing production reports, tracking KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and reporting to senior management.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees