Continuous Improvement Manager

Building 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.

The below is a position with ASPEQ Heating Group. ASPEQ Heating Group is a marketplace leader in innovative electric heating solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. With a portfolio that includes baseboard, wall, unit and infrared heaters as well as ceiling fans and air circulators, we create simplified heating solutions for our complex work.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Continuous Improvement ("CI") Manager, you will be responsible for championing and driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing concepts throughout ASPEQ's manufacturing sites. Your emphasis on thought leadership, coaching, facilitation, and implementation in and outside the plant will play a pivotal role in our efforts to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. As the CI Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer support, to identify and resolve technical issues, implement design improvements, and support product enhancements. Your role will be critical in maintaining and improving the quality and performance of our products in the market, as well as providing technical support to internal and external stakeholders.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

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

• Process Optimization and Operations

• Continuously refine knowledge of lean manufacturing and deploy in all facets of the facility for improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction

• Utilize Value Stream Mapping processes throughout the organization

• Implement CI principles and methodologies to streamline processes and reduce waste

• Identify and deliver projects to drive CI in the business (Just Do Its, Kaizen, and Projects)

• Keep safety and quality as primary concerns during planning and implementation phases of improvement activities

• Identify potential risks associated with process changes and develop strategies to mitigate them

• Supports Quality Management Systems at each manufacturing location

• Technical Support and Data Analysis

• Lead Annual CI Program to align to SPX Business System in a manner which delivers the AOP

• Lead Kaizen Events: Pre-Work, Launch, Execute, and Follow Up Actions

• Coach, motivate, and lead the teams to institute methods for sustaining the gains of each activity

• Collect and analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and performance metrics and utilize data to guide decision making

• Help develop and implement key performance metrics to monitor and measure the success of improvement projects

• Product Manufacturing

• Understands product design.

• Develops and maintains a sound general product knowledge and more specific product knowledge relating to application and manufacturing processes, becoming the "expert" in product manufacturing. Provides technical assistance in training and problem solving to production departments.

• Assist the product-engineering managers with product standardization and new product introduction processes to ensure manufacturability.

• Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Foster and coach the SPX Business System (CI)

• Teach and promote lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts to create a culture of continuous improvement within the facility

• Participate in Centers of Excellence to Share Best Practices and Continuously Improve the SPX Business System (CI Program)

• Effectively communicate changes, set expectations, partner, and ensure alignment with cross functional teams

• Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization

• Integrate employee suggestion initiatives into all product and process changes.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• At least 3 years leading CI initiatives

• Familiarity with SAP, JDE, Siteline or other business ERP system needed.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years Lean Experience

• Lean Certification or documented Lean Training in conjunction with the Lean Experience

• Experienced in lean transformation.

• Change Management must be part of the total experience.

• Experience in multiple functional groups (leadership level preferred)

• Experience leading Managing for Daily Improvement

• Gemba Walks

• Prior experience leading/participating in 20+ Kaizen Events

• CI Train the Trainer training

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work with all levels of employees, from plant leadership to production employees

• Leadership through teamwork as a motivational leader. Demonstrate teamwork abilities, as well as persistence when dealing with problems

• Project management skills with prior experience successfully leading and implementing process improvement initiatives

• Strong knowledge of operational processes, including production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and quality control

• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Problems solving and data analysis skills (8D, 5Y, statistics, etc)

• Must have Strong computer skills with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications. Able to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports using PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study (Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business) is required.

Travel & Working Environment

• Willing to visit multiple manufacturing operations monthly.

• Frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Manufacturing Environment frequently require use of foot, eye and ear protection when in production areas.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• 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 programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

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.