Senior Operations Manager, Metal Fabrication

our teamOlathe, KS
16dOnsite

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
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