Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Flash Technology, LLC; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance starts day one

Education assistance

Job summary

SPX Cooling Technologies in Dixon, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead the site’s manufacturing team and oversee daily operations across production, quality, and safety. You will hire, train, and coach hourly staff, drive continuous improvement, and partner with HR to address staffing needs while ensuring on-time delivery and product quality.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, ERP-based planning, and strong collaboration with production planning, maintenance, and QA to optimize

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading diverse, high-performing 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 lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with ERP and related inventory/production planning software.
• Knowledge of the HVAC industry.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with leaders.
• Excellent communication, motivation, and training skills for hourly staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the manufacturing team, ensuring productivity, collaboration, and a positive working environment.
• Promote a safety culture with regular inspections and issue resolution.
• Coordinate production schedules with planning and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.
• Implement quality control procedures and address non-conformities with the QA team.
• Manage inventory accuracy and optimize warehouse activities.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure adherence across shifts.
• Prepare reports using ERP and other systems to monitor performance.
• Document production data including labor, downtime, and quality metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Inventory management

MS Office

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management software

Job description

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.

Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities

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 operations.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles.
• Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 working in an ERP‑related system.
• Knowledge of the 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.

Education & Certifications

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

Physical Demands

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

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off, including paid personal time, 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 programs, and recognition programs.

EEO Statement

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.

About SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.