Fabrication Supervisor
Eden, North Carolina (NC), 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 with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain branded products. Weil-McLain is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Fabrication Engineer, you will work to improve Weil-McLain's companywide cost of quality and assure products, service and manufacturing systems meet company expectations with focus in the fabrication function.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Safety champion for area of responsibility. Promote and lead best in class safety and housekeeping practices. Perform all required site duties in a safe and efficient manner.
- Lead and develop effective personnel to ensure an efficient, motivated, and skilled workforce.
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- Coach and mentor associates to achieve goals.
- Promote and maintain team effectiveness and morale as demonstrated by positive actions, attitudes and judgment.
- Cross-train team associates.
- Ensure production schedule follow through to insure on time delivery of orders, audits production reporting.
- Expedite as required materials procurement and processes throughout the factory, making necessary priority decisions to assure prompt delivery of quality product and determine manpower requirements to maximize throughput of product.
- Coordinates repairing of equipment and tooling with Maintenance in order to maintain the production schedule and avoid excessive down time.
- Recommend improvements and desirable modifications in organization, product flow, procedures, and policies, cost standards, engineering specifications, methods, processes and equipment.
- Ensures proper maintenance and good housekeeping of tools, machines, equipment and facilities.
- Review and analyze various manufacturing and labor reports to determine reasons for variances from plan and take appropriate corrective action and monitor parts and process quality levels to assure production is in accordance with established specifications and standards.
- Assist manufacturing engineering with new product development and implementation.
- Work cross-functional with all departments to ensure quality and maximize productivity
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
Required Experience
- Experience in quality, manufacturing or continuous improvement engineering is preferred.
- Must have Strong computer skills with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Having a good understanding of product flow and understanding of planning manufacturing operations is essential.
- Demonstrates strong Coaching/Mentoring and Personnel Development skills.
- Must have excellent safety and quality leadership record
- Able to lead people and manage processes through a continually changing environment
- Flexible, open to change and able to handle ever-changing priorities
- Must be results oriented with a proven track record of achieving business goals.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work with all levels of employees
- Experience with JD Edwards preferred
- Experience working with cross functional teams
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Proven ability to assess situations and develop plans to quickly resolve
- Knowledge of Lean and 6 Sigma principles.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in stamping, metal forming, and welding environment is strongly preferred.
- Experience in Powder Coat is strongly preferred.
- 5+ years experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment Preferred
- 3+ years experience in Quality Assurance desired
Education & Certifications
- B.S. Degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or equivalent) preferred; 3 to 5 years related experience preferred; or combination of education and experience.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
Travel & Working Environment
- Up to 25% travel
- Majority of day spent on the shop floor.
- Be able to stand for long periods of time to monitor floor operations as part of standards and monitoring plant performance.
- Moderate risk (Requires special mitigating precautions and/or personal protective equipment or due to potential risk with machinery or chemicals).
DISCLAIMERS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WEIL-MCLAIN VALUES
All Weil-McLain divisions are committed to the effective use of the Weil-McLain Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of Weil-McLain business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
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.
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
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, 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.
We are 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.