Materials Manager Jobs in Springfield, MO (NOW HIRING)

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.

What You Can Expect in this Role (Job Responsibilities)

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

Material Planning & Inventory Control

• Lead material sourcing decisions for each project; this has a strong effect on monthly and quarterly revenue recognition.
• Run Shortage report to purchased parts shortages.
• Perform daily audits of purchased part availability.
• Communicate shortage information to Materials / Purchasing to expedite missing parts per the build schedule.
• Correct Inventory Errors in SAP based on part availability.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Review, maintain and provide comments to Production Schedule from SAP.
• Enter and validate production data using SAP.
• Analyze, report, and correct production data including usage transactions, production process errors, and quantity transactions to support manufacturing efficiency.
• Review Schedule with Supervisor / Team Lead to develop Run Order for Line.
• Communicate with Team on issues impacting order ship dates to ensure Project Managers have accurate information to provide customers.

Manufacturing & Line Support

• Work with Stores personnel to sequence carts to the line.
• Verify CP Carts in sequence.
• Audit JIT carts for missing parts.
• Input Line Downs for missing/defective JIT parts.
• Maintain Line Down Open List (Close Line Items).
• Expedite / Coordinate with JIT department on line down priority and track completion.
• Provide feedback to JIT department on defective parts (Part Numbers, Pictures).

Rework & Project Support

• Maintain Tower Rework List / Schedule with Completion Dates to provide clear communication to team on tower status.
• Coordinate Tower Rework with Supervisor / Team Lead.
• Work with MRO buyer on tool orders and production needs for the assembly lines.

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

• Associates Degree or technical program completion required.
• Previous experience working in a production environment required.
• Experience using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Communication.
• Computer proficient.
• Strong analytical skills.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree and/or related coursework preferred.
• Experience working with inventory control software (ERP System) preferred.
• Experience working with production scheduling, planning, control or expediting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of international shipments and requirements helpful.
• Understanding of logistics terminology helpful.
• Experience implementing transactional technology in processes such as bar coding.
• Business Acumen.
• Business Performance Measurement.
• Change Savvy.
• Networking.
• Innovation/Creativity.

Education & Certifications

• Associates Degree or technical program completion required.
• Bachelor's degree and/or related coursework preferred.
• HazMat certification.

Travel & Working Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional bending and stooping.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy.
• Ability to verbally communicate.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Performance Measures

• On Time to Build Finish Date.
• Assembly Downtime.
• Schedule Accuracy.
• Inventory Accuracy.
• Attendance.
• Performance of activities and tasks.

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.