Manufacturing Supervisor, Assembly (1st Shift)

our team • Olathe, KS

101d

About The Position

SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable 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. The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for leading a manufacturing team and overseeing daily operations and production processes for the facility in Olathe, KS. The successful Manufacturing Supervisor will have strong leadership abilities and a passion for operational excellence.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing high performing, diverse teams
• Experience in unionized manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly, welding/machining, quality control
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles
• Proficiency using manufacturing software and systems for inventory management and production planning, including working in ERP related system
• Knowledge of HVAC industry
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with leaders
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to motivate others, supervise, and train hourly manufacturing employees in a production environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Skills in Microsoft Office software

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing team, ensuring productivity, collaboration, and a positive working environment
• Foster open communication and promote a culture of trust and engagement, embodying the SPX core values
• Partner in the recruitment of employees by promoting open job opportunities and 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, as well as performing employee evaluations and corrective actions as necessary
• Coach and lead performance discussions with employees. Deliver corrective actions as appropriate
• Organize the workflow of department by setting objectives, preparing schedules, and communicating objectives and progress to team
• Serve as point of contact for employee concerns and grievances, actively listening and, in partnership with HR, address issues in a timely manner using a proactive approach to conflict resolution
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety guidelines, conducting regular inspections, and addressing potential issues immediately
• Collaborate with production planning and logistics to prioritize production schedules, monitor progress, and ensure on-time delivery of orders that meet customer expectations
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures and standards to ensure production of high quality products
• Conduct inspections and partner with quality team to address issues promptly
• Optimize inventory management process to support production requirements and ensure accuracy of inventory records
• Use ERP system and other technology to prepare reports for planning, performance monitoring, issue identification, and improvement
• Identify opportunities for process improvement throughout the facility to enhance efficiency, equipment performance, quality, reduce cost, and optimize operations

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees