Value Stream Team Leader (71784)

Cuba, MO

1st shift – 7-330pm (10-hour days and one Saturday month can happen)

Saturday or Sunday gets a premium pay.

Electric Heaters-

ERP Sightline

What the manager is looking for is problem solving skills. Continuous Improvement.

Strong with ERP Systems

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible leading a manufacturing team and overseeing daily operations and production processes for the facility in Cuba, MO. The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for hiring, training, and motivating employees, driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring a safe and clean working environment, and prioritizing positive measures that favorably impact on-time delivery, quality control, inventory management, and financial commitments. The successful Manufacturing Supervisor will have strong leadership abilities and a passion for operational excellence.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

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

1. Supervisory Leadership:

• Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing team, ensuring productivity, collaboration, and a positive working environment
• Foster open communication and promote a culture of trust and engagement, embodying the SPX core values
• Partner in the recruitment of employees by promoting open job opportunities and 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
• Coach and lead performance discussions with employees. Deliver corrective actions as appropriate
• Organize the workflow of department by setting objectives, preparing schedules, and communicating objectives and progress to team
• Serve as point of contact for employee concerns and grievances, actively listening and, in partnership with HR, address issues in a timely manner using a proactive approach to conflict resolution

2. Safety:

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety guidelines, conducting regular inspections, and addressing potential issues immediately
• Ensure tools and equipment are in working order and can be used in a safe manner
• Assist in investigations of safety concerns
• Oversee the cleanliness and organization of manufacturing area
• Serve as champion of safety, encouraging employees to identify risks work together to resolve issues

3. Production Execution:

• Collaborate with production planning and logistics to prioritize production schedules, monitor progress, and ensure on-time delivery of orders that meet customer expectations
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures and standards to ensure production of high-quality products
• Conduct inspections and partner with quality team to address issues promptly
• Optimize inventory management process to support production requirements and ensure accuracy of inventory records
• Understand production schedules and estimate accurate hour requirements for completion
• Ensure direct and indirect labor goals are met on a daily basis
• Manage scrap within assigned area to achieve program fiscal goals
• Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed

4. Continuous Improvement and Documentation:

• Use ERP system and other technology to prepare reports for planning, performance monitoring, issue identification, and improvement
• Maintain accurate records including: production reports, inventory data, safety logs, employee performance records, time and attendance records
• Create reports on key performance indicators
• Identify opportunities for process improvement throughout the facility to enhance efficiency, equipment performance, quality, reduce cost, and optimize operations
• Implement lean manufacturing principles
• 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 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing high performing, diverse teams
• Experience in unionized manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly, welding/machining, quality control
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles
• Proficiency using manufacturing software and systems for inventory management and production planning, including working in ERP related system
• Knowledge of HVAC industry
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with leaders
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to motivate others, supervise, and train hourly manufacturing employees in a production environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Skills in Microsoft Office software

Education & Certifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Bachelor’s degree 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