Manufacturing Manager

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 efficiently 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)

• 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 and provides 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.
• Maintains 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)

• Required Experience
• Minimum of seven years’ work experience in manufacturing leadership role.
• Minimum of two (2) years managing a staff, proven success in leading teams and improving performance.
• 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.
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to direct reports and peers.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Able to multi-task in a high-paced environment.
• Able 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%.
• Work is performed primarily in an office and/or warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, lift, twist, bend, walk, operate a computer keyboard, telephone and other office equipment for extended periods of time.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.