Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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.

As the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead a manufacturing team and oversee daily operations and production processes for the facility in Dixon, IL. Your responsibilities include hiring, training, and motivating employees, driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring a safe and clean working environment, and prioritizing measures that favorably impact on‑time delivery, quality control, inventory management, and financial commitments. The successful candidate will have strong leadership abilities and a passion for operational excellence.

Supervisor Leadership:

• Provide leadership and guidance to the 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, and providing coaching and guidance.
• Coach and lead performance discussions with employees and deliver corrective actions as appropriate.
• Organize the workflow of the department by setting objectives, preparing schedules, and communicating objectives and progress to the team.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and grievances, listening and, in partnership with HR, addressing issues in a timely manner using a proactive approach to conflict resolution.

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 safely.
• Assist in investigations of safety concerns.
• Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the manufacturing area.
• Serve as a champion of safety, encouraging employees to identify risks and work together to resolve issues.

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 the production of high‑quality products.
• Conduct inspections and partner with the quality team to address issues promptly.
• Optimize inventory management processes 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 the assigned area to achieve program fiscal goals.
• Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed.

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, and 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…