New

Plant Manager

SPX Cooling Technologies
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Madison
Feb 17, 2026
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. Ingenia Technologies, part of SPX Technologies' HVAC Segment, is a North American leader in highly-engineered custom air handling solutions featuring fast & flexible designs, precision automated manufacturing, and multiple options to meet customer needs for life sciences and other mission-critical applications With manufacturing facilities in Mirabel, Quebec and Madison, Alabama, Ingenia designs and builds highly specialized systems where performance, energy efficiency, and air quality matter most. At Ingenia, you'll join a team that solves complex challenges and builds infrastructure that truly makes an impact. How you will make an Impact (Job Summary) SPX is adiverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facilitywheretwo of our businesses (Marley and Ingenia Technologies)will evolve and growtogether ata singlesite.As the Plant ManagerforMarleyproducts,you willbe responsible forachieving operational performance of theMarleyproduct line on the campus. As a leaderwithin this operation,you will implementwork strategies and motivatea newly established workforce inan evolving,high-growth environment. This position is both strategic and tactical in nature and will drive capacity optimization and expansion ofthe Marley business.This is a hands-on position that willultimately support~100 employeesat a singlesite. A key responsibility of this role will be learning Marley's highly automated, design, engineering and manufacturing system, and leading efforts to \ institutionalize key processes and capabilities to support proactive capacity growth at the facility in alignment with planned market expansion.You will be expected to support the site's development from greenfield development through production launch as part of the project team and then transition to leading daily operational performance with a continuous improvement of culture environment. Reporting into theSeniorDirector of Operations ofcooling products, this position is also responsible formaintainingandoverseematerialhandling,production planning,quality, throughput,operationsand assembly, and EHS around critical performance metrics. Key process areas of responsibility include Production planning & master scheduling Staffing plans and deployment at campus to achieve andmaintaincapacity and on-time deliveryrequiredto meet customer expectations. Assembly processesof large cooling products, sheet metal fabrication, and large heat exchanger welding and assembly. Equipment maintenance to minimize equipment downtime SPX EH&S system to measure,monitorand improve safetyand environmental impactperformance Maintain Value Stream Maps and Continuous Improvement Roadmaps and information for each manufacturing cell to ensure balance across manufacturing cells when driving capacity expansion This role has a high degree of presence and involvement with critical organizational functions requiringmentoring tokey leaders to improve the overall performance and capacity output of the business. What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities) Maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees in manufacturing locations, driving asafetyculture. Leads plant with a culture of Lean. StrategicPlanning,Annual Planning, Process Mapping, Standard Work, OEE, CI, Kaizen, etc. Manages the daily operations ofMarley section ofthe plant Prepares and reviews SPX production performance reports Driveefficienciesand optimization by analyzing opportunities. Develop and empower team members through coaching,counselingand inspiring them to perform to world-class standardswithin a CI culture. Ensure quality assurance, propercontrolsand effective use of best practices to drive an integrated approach throughout the business. Safety: Provide leadership for a safety-first culture; deliver improvement in key safety metrics including reduction in first fids, increased hazard identification and related corrective and preventive actions. Delivery: Enhance processes to achieve 95%+ on-time delivery in full to promise-dates forMarley product Productivity: Achieve year-over-year increases in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor efficiency Maintenance:Optimizemachinery and equipment with regular maintenance programs Ensure employee engagement through leadership and communication. Build Operations functional capability to support growth and continuous improvement Agility and flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing growth forecasts Accountable for plant-level financial performance, including operating expense control, labor efficiency, capital expenditures, and contribution to overall business profitability. Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements,maintainingrequired documentation, audits, and corrective actions. 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 10+ years of progressive experience leading operations with automated manufacturing of sheet metal fabrication operations Experience leading development of greenfieldor brownfieldfacility into production operations Experience in developing andmaintaininga continuous improvement culture and capacity optimization within and across facilities, using Lean tools and operational analysis Understanding ofmachining, stamping,sheet metalfabricationand large product assembly. Shop floor control approaches and use of Lean manufacturing tools. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent project management skills and ability to lead groups in a matrix organization Ability to effectively lead people, including the abilities to motivate, train, coach, influence and listen to others Lean / continuous improvement training Ability to solve immediate issues, as well as form long-term business plans, based on strategic business knowledge, specifically as it relates to manufacturing and operations Knowledge of the effective use of integrated manufacturing systems and familiarity with Industry 4.0 manufacturing. Experience with SAP ERP Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Industrial,Mechanicalor Manufacturing Engineering with relevant experience. MBA preferred Travel & Working Environment Travel will berequiredat times; Plantslocatedin various locations in United states 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 challening 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.