Mgr, Plant (Mason, Ohio (OH), US)

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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Plant Manager, you will be a key operations leader for the production facility in Smyrna, TN. Your responsibilities will include leading and developing a group of salaried and hourly production employees, to ensure efficient operations, maintain high safety standards, deliver quality products, and achieve on-time delivery. The successful Plant Manager will have strong leadership abilities, a strategic mindset, a passion for operational excellence, ability to prioritize and act with urgency in a fast-paced environment,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:

1. Management/Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of production managers/supervisors, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure efficient and effective operations and a positive working 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 relations issues and challenges in a positive and proactive manner

2. Safety:

• Foster a culture of safety by promoting and enforcing adherence to safety measures, guidelines, regulations and focus on behaviors
• Assist in investigations of safety concerns
• Serve as champion of safety, encouraging employees to identify risks work together to resolve issues

3. Operations Execution:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including production planning, logistics, engineering, procurement, and sales to improve production processes and ensure on-time delivery of orders that meet customer expectations
• 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 and act with high sense of urgency to countermeasure any misses

4. Continuous Improvement:

• Provide leadership in lean manufacturing deployment to drive cultural transformation with a strong foundation of problem solving
• 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

• 7-10 years of supervisory/management/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience working in 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
• Experience implementing and sustaining visual management
• 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

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.

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 $2.2 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.