Supervisor, Manufacturing (1st Shift Assembly)
Olathe, Kansas, United States
Want to be part of a professional, caring team focused on making a difference in communities around the world? Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, SPX Cooling Tech is an innovative manufacturer of commercial HVAC and industrial cooling systems for hospitals, data centers, oil and gas refineries, power plants and process cooling facilities around the globe. Companies rely on SPX Cooling Tech’s Marley, Recold and SGS brands to provide comfort, mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
New hires at SPX Cooling Tech enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits that begin on the first day of work, including mentorship and tuition assistance, a competitive compensation and bonus plan, flexible health plan, 401(k) match, and opportunities for career advancement.
When it began as the Marley Company more than 100 years ago, SPX Cooling Tech was the first cooling tower manufacturer to pioneer cooling solutions for large industrial applications. Since then, we have worked together as a company to provide innovative solutions for iconic buildings and essential infrastructure all around. Now, SPX Cooling Tech and its brands are active in more than 80 countries, and rapidly growing organically and through acquisitions as part of SPX Tech.
With its people-centric culture, SPX Cooling Tech prides itself on attracting top talent to the industry. Apply to work with our ever-growing team and help us keep the world cool!
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Manufacturing Supervisor (1st Shift Assembly), your are responsible for the continuous improvement deployment within the value stream, being an innovator of positive change that favorably impacts safety, profitability, inventory turns, on-time delivery, quality, financial commitments and employee training and development.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment
- Consistently address good safety practices with team members and take immediate action should there be any safety violations committed
- Ensure all tools and equipment are in working order and that they are in place and used in a safe, efficient manner
- Ensure consistent execution of job rotation through proper management and appropriate verification
- Lead assigned area in continuous improvement, while accepting full ownership for area responsibility
- Maintain manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintain a safe and secure work environment developing personal growth opportunities
- Perform team member evaluations and corrective actions as necessary
- Initiate or suggest plans to motivate team members to achieve work goals
- Utilize proactive approach in resolving problems or conflicts
- Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment
- Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
- Ensure that direct and indirect labor goals are met on a daily basis through strict compliance of working to the required manpower numbers
- Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
- Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist team members in solving work problems
- Maintain time and production records
- Manage scrap within assigned area to achieve program fiscal plan goals
- Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures are accurate and followed
- Use ERP system and other technology to prepare and submit reports for planning, monitoring of performance and to identify issues and opportunities for improvement
- Perform other duties as assigned
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
- Associate’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 2-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience and strong aptitude working in an ERP or other related system preferred
- Proven ability to motivate others, supervise, train, and manage hourly employees and the production process
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Excellent planning, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong multitasking / time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Bending/stooping
- Keyboarding/typing
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally
Thank you for your interest in our company.
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