Manufacturing Manager

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 Detection and Measurement, TCI is a global leader in innovative spectrum monitoring and signals intelligence systems.  With solutions to ensure the efficient use of frequencies, long distance communications, monitoring and security communications intelligence applications, we improve communications and protect military forces and infrastructure around the world. 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for the strategy and overseeing the daily operation in EM (Electro Mechanical) assembly and for direct and indirect supervision of the EM assembly personnel. The Manufacturing Manager ensures that products are produced safely, at the highest quality level and cost efficiency and that products are delivered on time. Additionally, the Manufacturing Manager has overall site EHS and facility management responsibility. This is a 100% on-site role.
 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

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

EM Assembly

• Oversee EM operational systems and processes assuring practices are consistent and processes are followed while looking for opportunities for improvement.
• Formulate EM strategic and operational objectives
• Collaborate closely with planning, purchasing and warehouse departments.
• Ensure parts are available and ready prior to initiating assembly. 
• Resolve issues in their respective areas that prevent EM from starting assembly as planned.
• Lead direct and indirect reports, ten to twenty total employees.
• Set expectations for direct and indirect employees and ensure performance meets expectations.
• Address performance issues, lead hiring and training.
• Anticipates and tracks operational and tactical risks. Provides and executes solutions to prevent and mitigate risks.
• Monitor EM KPIs. Creates mitigation plans when measures consistently miss target and/or trend negative.
• Work with Quality Manager to put quality controls in place to ensure EM tasks are performed on-time at the highest quality level while finding ways to improve quality.

Facility

• Communicates and coordinates with landlord the repair & maintenance of the building/grounds including emergency and preventive type repairs and ensuring work is completed appropriately and on-time
• Monitors the safety and cleanliness of the interior and exterior areas including custodial functions.
• Manages and reviews facility service contracts.
• Ensures facilities inspections are completed, results documented, and corrections executed as needed.

EHS

• Organizes and leads the Safety Team.
• Assist Human Resources as needed to ensure employees conduct annual safety training.
• Be the site liaison to Corporate EHS team.
• Ensure security and emergency preparedness procedures are implemented properly.
• Be the liaison to OSHA, includes submission of annual reports and notification of incidents.

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

• Minimum of seven years’ work experience in manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience working in with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook

Preferred Experience

• Experience in electromechanical assembly.  More weighted to electro than mechanical.
• Experience in an operation that uses a MRP system.
• Experience with Oracle’s on prem or cloud MRP system.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Primary

• Must be hands on. Willing to jump in at any time to perform any task expected of subordinates. Willing and able to have high presence on the assembly floor.
• Deep and broad knowledge of planning, materials and quality functions.
• Demonstrates high performance traits; drive, organization, methodical and concentration
• Knowledge of assembly, PCBA, cables/harnesses and metals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Knowledge of MRP systems and associated operational processes
• CI (Continuous Improvement) mentality, recognize where change is needed, drive change, take change risks.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Secondary

• Able to understand mechanical drawing, electrical schematics and assembly procedures
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to direct reports and peers
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and applying to operations

Education & Certifications

• Degree from two- or four-year university/college in engineering, manufacturing, or similar technical area

Travel & Working Environment

• Travel – less than 10% travel
• Work is performed primarily in an office and/or warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, lift, twist, bend, walk, operate a computer keyboard, telephone and other office equipment for extended periods of time.

Salary Information

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect.   We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.  At SPX, compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors.  This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan.  SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and flexible time off.   More information about our benefits can be found on the “Rewards and Benefits” section of our career page.

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.