Operations Manager, Metal Fab

Operations Manager, Metal Fab

Location :

Olathe, Kansas (KS), US

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.

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.

With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

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

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be :

• Management / Leadership :
• 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

2. Safety :

• 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

3. Operations Execution :

• 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

4. Continuous Improvement :

• 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

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has :

Required Experience

At least 7 years of supervisory / management / leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• MBA or degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or management preferred

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite
• Plant environment and may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat and / or noise

Physical Demands

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by someone who successfully performs the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation :

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Bending / stooping
• Frequent movement around manufacturing facility

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.

Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include :

• 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

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.

We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.