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Shop Floor Supervisor

Location: 

Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom

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.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary purpose of this position is to keep the uninterrupted flow of products from sales order to on time shipment by managing the daily operations of the shop floor personnel across Steel processing, fabrication and assembly operations. Responsibilities include utilizing manpower and equipment to the utmost efficiency to maintain optimum product flow. Additionally, the incumbent needs to manage and maintain the safety, productivity, efficiency, and business operations of the Plant.  This position is also responsible for managing the shipment of the product in order to maintain the lowest costs while also meeting the customer’s specifications and delivery schedule.  Moreover, the incumbent maintains SPX quality standards as well as complies with all relevant environmental and safety regulations. Furthermore, the incumbent initiates process improvements that lower costs and increase efficiency.  The successful incumbent will be a great leader, able to motivate employees to produce quality products in a safe manner, and be results oriented.  


ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
•    Liaise with Operations director to agree workload and priorities
•    Active enforcement of all company policies including QEH&S.
•    Supervise shop floor workforce and contractors across 2 shifts.
•    Prioritize work of individuals to best achieve on time delivery of orders
•    Responsible for solving problems and initiating process improvements
•    Timely collation and presentation of Production Orders
•    Regular H&S Toolbox Talks
•    Arrange plant, machine and equipment repairs as necessary
•    Drive monthly H&S Audits 
•    Monitor and drive good 5s 
•    Monitoring of Kanban levels
•    Instigate disciplinary process as and when appropriate
•    Collation and approval of timesheets


PERFORMANCE MEASURES
•    Rework (efficiency) Efficiency 
•    Cost of quality
•    Productivity
•    On time delivery 
•    Safety record 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
•    Min 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory role in a Production environment
•    Demonstrable track record in productivity improvement
•    Culture change leader
•    Knowledge of Kanban, Lean initiatives, Plant Planned Preventative Maintenance

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word
•    Knowledge of SAP business system 
•    Fork truck license, Overhead crane licence an advantage 


WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Plant environment with exposure to varying degrees of heat and noise


ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES/QUALITIES
    Organized with natural authority able to motivate
    Min 5 years manufacturing management experience
    Team Player with high levels of energy
    Consistently meets commitments
    Computer literate

 

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:

  • 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 realise their fullest potential. 

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.  Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive 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, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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