Fabrication Supervisor

Job Summary

As the Fabrication Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a manufacturing team in Metal Fabrication and overseeing daily operations and production processes for the facility in Madison, AL. You will hire, train, and motivate employees, drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensure safety and cleanliness, and prioritize positive measures that impact on-time delivery, quality control, inventory management, and financial commitments.

• Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing team, ensuring productivity, collaboration, and 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, as well as performing employee evaluations and corrective actions as necessary
• 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

• Ensure tools and equipment are in working order and can be used in a safe manner
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety guidelines, conducting regular inspections, and addressing potential issues immediately
• 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

• 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

• 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

• At least 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing high performing, diverse teams.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred.
• 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 systems.
• 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.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Plant environment and may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat and/or noise.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent movement around manufacturing facility.

• 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…