Continuous Improvement Manager

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.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will support business unit initiatives relating to continued development, promotion and strategically aligned implementation of the SPX Business System designed to drive world-class results in customer satisfaction, quality, on-time delivery, customer-value, organic growth, and ultimately operating financial performance. Provide the tactical implementation leadership and support for the development and advancement of the business system across SPX Technologies.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

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

1. Continuous Improvement Leadership:

• Promote & facilitate a culture of Operational Excellence focused on lean six sigma methodologies, A3 problem solving, 80-20 segmentation, and various tools within these disciplines.
• Play a leadership role in identifying improvement opportunities and developing robust and actionable process
• Use sound analytical skills and methods to stratify opportunities and focus on the vital few.
• Facilitate education & development to enhance the skills, competencies, and effectiveness of continuous improvement practitioners, leadership, and the stakeholder community to leverage the business system as a means to improve and sustain a competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Participate in delivery of communications which serve to inform the stakeholder community on lean system progress, competitiveness, best practices and opportunities for improvement
• Partner and build consensus with operational leaders to identify areas of transformational and incremental improvement in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Participate in benchmarking studies to continually search for best practices aligned to strategic direction.
• Develop knowledge of and relationships within functions across the business to facilitate cross-functional improvements

1. Business System Management:

• Participate with stakeholders to utilize the SPX Business System to drive strategically aligned improvements to customer satisfaction while driving better business results.
• Assist operating management to meet and exceed performance objectives through implementation of the SPX Business System

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

• Minimum of five years in a manufacturing facility, utilizing Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing principles.
• Experience applying the principles of CI within single or multiple functions (preferred)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience to a variety of CI tools including but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Pull Systems & Kanban, Daily Management, 5S/Visual Management, 3P, SMED, and TPM
• Possess the technical skills necessary to resolve a broad array of business issues, leading the implementation of the business system across the enterprise
• Results oriented
• Possesses a high sense of urgency
• Comfortable in a direct and candid environment focused on results
• High degree of credibility to be convincing and persuasive

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Travel & Working Environment

• Travel greater than 50%

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.