Senior Operations Manager, Metal Fabrication

our team • Olathe, KS

16d • Onsite

About The Position

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Senior 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.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of supervisory/management/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Nice To Haves

• 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
• MBA or degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or management preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

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