Assembly Supervisor

Job Summary

As an Assembly Supervisor, you will be accountable for providing technical direction, professional knowledge, planning and direct supervision to production associates that exceed customer and industry demands in safety, quality and delivery at the highest efficiency.

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

1. Supervisory 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 onboarding processes.
• Actively support employee training and development by identifying training needs, developing training plans, and 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 the department by setting objectives, preparing schedules, and communicating objectives and progress to the 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 the manufacturing area.
• Serve as champion of safety, encouraging employees to identify risks and 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.

Required Experience:

• At least 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred 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.
• 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.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with leaders.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to motivate…