Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

SPX Cooling Technologies; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 70,500 - 93,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

SPX Cooling Technologies in Dixon, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead the production team and oversee daily operations. You will drive safety, quality and on‑time delivery while managing inventory, labor and cost targets.

The role emphasizes coaching, training and developing hourly employees in a fast‑paced plant environment. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, knowledge of ERP systems, and a strong foundation in lean methods.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of HVAC industry is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the manufacturing team, ensuring productivity and a positive working environment.
• Foster open communication and promote trust and engagement, aligning with SPX core values.
• Partner in recruitment by promoting opportunities and participating in hiring and onboarding.
• Support employee training and development by identifying needs and coaching.
• Coach and lead performance discussions, delivering corrective actions when necessary.
• Organize workflow by setting objectives, preparing schedules and communicating progress.
• Serve as point of contact for employee concerns and grievances with HR.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment and enforce guidelines.
• Oversee cleanliness and organization of the manufacturing area.
• Collaborate with production planning to prioritize schedules and ensure on-time delivery.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures; resolve issues promptly.
• Manage inventory and keep accurate records; estimate labor requirements.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and drive labor goals.

Skills

Supervisory Leadership

Production Planning

Quality Control

Lean Manufacturing

ERP Systems

Inventory Management

Safety Compliance

Microsoft Office

Team Development

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary

As the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a manufacturing team and overseeing daily operations and production processes for the facility in Dixon, IL. The role includes hiring, training, motivating employees, driving continuous improvement, ensuring a safe environment, and prioritizing quality, inventory and financial targets.

Job Responsibilities

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 SPX core values.
   • Partner in recruitment by promoting open opportunities and participating in hiring, selection and onboarding.
   • Support employee training and development by identifying needs, developing plans and providing coaching.
   • Coach and lead performance discussions, delivering corrective actions when necessary.
   • Organize workflow by setting objectives, preparing schedules and communicating progress.
   • Serve as point of contact for employee concerns and grievances and address them proactively with HR.
2. Safety
   • Promote and maintain a safe working environment, enforce guidelines, conduct inspections and address issues immediately.
   • Ensure tools and equipment are functional and safe to use.
   • Assist in investigations of safety concerns.
   • Oversee cleanliness and organization of the manufacturing area.
   • Champion safety, encouraging risk identification and collaborative resolution.
3. Production Execution
   • Collaborate with production planning and logistics to prioritize schedules, monitor progress and ensure on‑time delivery.
   • Implement and monitor quality control procedures and standards to ensure high‑quality products.
   • Conduct inspections and partner with quality team to resolve issues promptly.
   • Optimize inventory management to support production and maintain accurate records.
   • Estimate accurate hour requirements for task completion.
   • Ensure labor goals are met daily, including direct and indirect labor.
   • Manage scrap within the assigned area to meet fiscal goals.
   • Ensure all SOPs are followed.
4. Continuous Improvement and Documentation
   • Use ERP and other technology to prepare reports for planning, monitoring, issue identification and improvement.
   • Maintain accurate records (production reports, inventory data, safety logs, employee performance, time & attendance).
   • Create KPI reports.
   • Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, equipment performance, quality, reduce cost and optimize operations.
   • Implement lean manufacturing principles.
   • Participate in projects aligned with departmental and organizational goals.

Required Experience

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

Preferred Experience, 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.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly, welding/machining and 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 ERP.
• Knowledge of the HVAC industry.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with leaders.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to motivate others, supervise and train hourly manufacturing employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Skills in Microsoft Office software.

Education and Certifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

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

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Bending/stooping.
• Frequent movement around the manufacturing facility.

The estimated salary range for this position is $70,500 – $93,400. Compensation is tailored within this range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the candidate’s experience, education and performance. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the plan’s governing rules.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.