Plant Manager

As part of Engineered Air Movement group, TAMCO is an innovative manufacturer of high-end, superior quality dampers and air control products that serve commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, maintenance free, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on TAMCO to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Plant Manager, you will be a key operations leader for the production facility in Smyrna, TN. Your responsibilities will include leading and developing a group of salaried and hourly production employees, to ensure efficient operations, maintain high safety standards, deliver quality products, and achieve on-time delivery. The successful Plant Manager will have strong leadership abilities, a strategic mindset, a passion for operational excellence, ability to prioritize and act with urgency in a fast‐paced environment, and experience driving continuous improvement.What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:Management/Leadership:Lead and manage a team of production managers/supervisors, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure efficient and effective operations and a positive working environmentActively participate as a member of the plant leadership team to help determine strategy and direction for plant operationsFoster open communication and promote a culture of trust and engagement, embodying the SPX core valuesPartner in the recruitment of employees by actively participating in the hiring, selection, and on-boarding processesActively support employee training and development by identifying training needs, developing training plans, providing coaching and guidance to enhance employee skills and knowledgeLead performance management of plant employeesDevelop and implement key process indicators to support the plant's goals and optimize work flow between various departmentsProactively address employee relations issues and challenges in a positive and proactive manner2. Safety:Foster a culture of safety by promoting and enforcing adherence to safety measures, guidelines, regulations and focus on behaviorsAssist in investigations of safety concernsServe as champion of safety, encouraging employees to identify risks work together to resolve issues3. Operations Execution:Collaborate with cross functional teams, including production planning, logistics, engineering, procurement, and sales to improve production processes and ensure on-time delivery of orders that meet customer expectationsManage department budgets and labor goalsEnsure the highest level of product quality through the recommendation and implementation of robust quality control procedures and processesImplement and monitor inventory control measures to minimize stock discrepancies and optimize inventory levelsDevelop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of materialsCreate and review reports outlining key operational metrics and act with high sense of urgency to countermeasure any misses4. Continuous Improvement:Provide leadership in lean manufacturing deployment to drive cultural transformation with a strong foundation of problem solvingDevelop and implement strategies to optimize productivity, reduce cost, and improve overall operational efficiencyMonitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and take proactive measures to addressIdentify and recommend opportunities for automation, process optimization, and technological advances to drive operational excellenceIn partnership with plant leadership team, implement long term planning activities designed to enhance operations and manage capital projectsParticipate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organizationWhat 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 ExperienceAt least 5 years of supervisory/management/leadership experience in a manufacturing environmentPreferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities7-10 years of supervisory/management/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferredExperience working in ERP related systemExperience in a manufacturing environment that creates highly engineered, customized productsExperience in unionized manufacturing environmentExcellent communication skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate across organizational levels (production employees, engineering, sales, leadership)Proven ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve goalsProven experience attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing high performing, diverse teamsDemonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement, lean savings, and process improvementsExperience implementing and sustaining visual managementSound knowledge of operational processes, including production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and quality controlFamiliarity with Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologiesDemonstrated commitment to workplace safety and the ability to drive a culture of safetyAbility to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlinesProficiency in utilizing manufacturing software for inventory management and production planning and systems for data analysis and reportingSkills in Microsoft Office softwareKnowledge of HVAC industryEducation & CertificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experienceMBA or degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or management preferredTravel & Working EnvironmentOnsitePlant environment and may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat and/or noisePhysical DemandsThe demands described are representative of those that must be met by someone who successfully performs the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:Lifting up to 50 poundsBending/stoopingFrequent movement around manufacturing facility