Lean Manufacturing Operations Lead

SPX; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and leave options

Health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager to provide hands‑on leadership for safe, reliable, and efficient assembly operations. You will translate customer demand into clear production plans, build capable teams, and optimize processes using Lean principles in a fast‑paced startup environment.

You will lead daily manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity while guiding growth and change across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, industrial technology, or related field.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous‑improvement training/certification preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, staff, schedule, and execute daily manufacturing operations to meet customer demand and on‑time delivery commitments.
• Lead with a safety‑first mindset and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure products meet quality specs, improve first‑pass yield, and support corrective actions with Quality and Engineering.
• Select, develop, coach, and retain supervisors and production employees while building bench strength for future growth.
• Establish operating rhythms and track KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and people.
• Apply Lean principles, standard work, visual management, and structured problem solving to improve flow and cost performance.
• Translate demand into labor, shift, equipment, floor space, and station requirements; develop recovery plans.
• Align Engineering, Materials, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, HR, and Shared Services around production priorities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Lean/Six Sigma certification

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

SPX Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager to provide hands‑on leadership for safe, reliable, and efficient assembly operations. You will translate customer demand into clear production plans, build capable teams, and optimize processes using Lean principles in a fast‑paced startup environment.

You will lead daily manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity while guiding growth and change across the organization.