Fabrication Manager

How youwillmake an Impact(Job Summary)

SPX is adiverseteam of unique individuals who all make an impact.As theFabrication Manageryou will beakey operations leaderfor the production facility inMadisonAL.Your responsibilities willincludelead mentorand developagroup ofSupervisorsassignedtothree different shifts who are managinghourly production employees; this toensure efficient operationsmaintainhigh safety standards deliver qualityproducts and achieve on-time deliveryto internaland externalcustomers.Maintains two-way communication between team members and plant leadership team.The successfulFabricationManagerwill have strong leadership abilities a strategic mindset a passion for operational excellence andexperience driving continuous improvement.

What you can expect in this role(Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunitiesat SPX your core responsibilities will be:

1. Management/Leadership:

• Lead mentor developand managea team of production supervisors providing guidance coaching and support to ensure efficient and effectiveoperations and a positive work environment

• Activelyparticipateas a member of the plant leadership team to helpdeterminestrategy and direction for plant operations

• Foster open communication and promote a culture oftrust andengagement embodying the SPX core values

• Partner intherecruitmentof employees by activelyparticipatingin thehiringselection and on-boardingprocesses

• Actively support employee training and developmentbyidentifyingtraining needs developing training plans providing coaching and guidance to enhanceemployee skills and knowledge

• Lead performance management of plant employees

• Develop and implement key process indicators to support the plants goals andoptimizework flowbetween variousdepartments

• Proactively address employeerelations issues including disciplineand challenges in a positiveand proactivemanner

• Ensure employees receive the proper training on assigned jobs

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• Foster a culture of safety by promoting and enforcing adherence to safety measures guidelines regulations

• Assistin investigations of safety concerns

• Serve as champion of safety encouraging employees toidentifyrisksandwork together to resolve issues

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• Collaboratewith cross functional teams including production planninglogistics engineering procurementmaintenanceand sales to improve production processesand ensure on-time delivery of orders that meet customer expectations

• Advise and work with maintenance on machine and facility issues ensuring machine up-time.

• Manage department budgets andlaborgoals

• 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 andoptimizeinventory levels

• Develop andmaintaineffective relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensuretimelyandcost effectivedelivery of materials

• Create and review reports outlining key operational metrics

4. Continuous Improvement:

• Provide leadership in lean manufacturing deployment to drive cultural transformation

• Develop and implement strategies tooptimizeproductivity reduce cost and improve overall operational efficiency

• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) toidentifyareas for improvement and take proactive measures to address

• Identifyand 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 bringsomething to thetable and we are looking for someone whohas:

RequiredExperience

• Atleast7years ofsupervisory/management/leadershipexperiencein a manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience working inanERP related system

• Experience in a manufacturing environment that creates highly engineered customized products

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicateand collaborateacross organizational levels (production employees engineering sales leadership)

• Proven ability to motivateand inspireothersto achieve goals

• Proven experience attractingretaining motivating and developing high performing diverse teams

• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement lean savings and process improvements

• 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

• Proficiencyinutilizingmanufacturing software for inventory management and production planning and systems for data analysis and reporting

• Skills inMicrosoft Office software

• Knowledge of HVAC industry

Education & Certifications

• Bachelorsdegreeor equivalent combination of educationtrainingand experience

• MBA or degree in mechanical or industrial engineering ormanagementpreferred

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite

• Plant environment and may be exposed tobad weather excessiveheatand/or noise