Supervisor, Manufacturing

SPX Technologies • Olathe, KS

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor leads a manufacturing team and oversees daily operations and production processes at SPX Cooling Technologies’ facility in Olathe, Kansas. The role is responsible for hiring, training, and motivating employees; driving continuous improvement; maintaining a safe and clean workplace; and supporting on-time delivery, quality control, inventory management, and financial commitments. The supervisor works with production planning, logistics, quality, and HR to meet operational goals and address employee and production issues.

The position is onsite in a plant environment. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 2:45 p.m. to 1:15 a.m.; training is conducted on day shift or a split schedule for four weeks.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend and stoop, and move frequently around the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work onsite in a plant environment that may involve bad weather, excessive heat, and/or noise.
• Availability for the stated Monday–Friday schedule of 2:45 p.m. to 1:15 a.m., with day-shift or split-schedule training for four weeks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the manufacturing team to support productivity, collaboration, and a positive working environment.
• Promote open communication, trust, employee engagement, and SPX core values.
• Participate in recruiting, selection, hiring, and onboarding employees.
• Identify employee training needs, develop training plans, coach and guide employees, and conduct evaluations and corrective actions.
• Lead performance discussions and deliver corrective actions when appropriate.
• Organize department workflow by setting objectives, preparing schedules, and communicating objectives and progress.
• Address employee concerns and grievances in partnership with HR, using a proactive approach to conflict resolution.
• Enforce safety guidelines, conduct regular inspections, and promptly address potential safety issues.
• Ensure tools and equipment are in working order and safe to use; assist with safety investigations.
• Oversee cleanliness and organization of the manufacturing area and encourage employees to identify and resolve risks.
• Coordinate with production planning and logistics to prioritize schedules, monitor progress, and achieve on-time delivery.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures and standards; conduct inspections and partner with the quality team to resolve issues.
• Optimize inventory management and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Understand production schedules and estimate labor hours required for completion.
• Ensure daily direct and indirect labor goals are met and manage scrap to meet assigned fiscal goals.
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
• Use the ERP system and other technology to prepare reports for planning, performance monitoring, issue identification, and improvement.
• Maintain production, inventory, safety, employee performance, time, and attendance records, and report on key performance indicators.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, equipment performance, and quality, reduce costs, and optimize operations.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and participate in other projects related to departmental and organizational goals.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree