Manufacturing Operations Manager

Johnson Controls; Nisku; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls Canada is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Leader to direct production, staffing, and safety at our facility. You will align production goals with Lean manufacturing principles, manage budgets, and cultivate strong supplier relationships to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing, engineering, or construction, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ management experience in manufacturing, construction, or engineering.
• Strong leadership and process improvement focus.
• Knowledge of AOHS/Employment Standards Code is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor plant performance with daily reporting against goals; implement corrective actions.
• Hold daily production meetings; resolve cross-unit issues.
• Oversee staffing, labor allocation, and shift configurations to meet targets and 85%+ efficiency.
• Develop and implement new business strategies to improve performance.
• Ensure safety, EH&S compliance, and housekeeping across the plant.
• Collaborate on production schedules and on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Teamwork

Process improvement

Education

University degree or diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Who we are

Founded in 1994, Silent-Aire is a technology-driven company that designs, engineers, and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions. Silent-Aire employs over 3000 people, with a total of 13 manufacturing facilities and over 1 million sq/ft of capacity in Edmonton, Alberta; Gilbert, Arizona; and Dublin, Ireland. There are sales/service centers in Seattle, Washington; Boardman, Oregon; Ashburn, Virginia; and Dublin, Ireland. Since May 2021, Silent-Aire has been a part of Johnson Controls' Data Center Solutions group. To learn more, please visit https://www.silent-aire.com/.

What you will do

You will be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and overall administration of plant operations overseeing staffing and production while effectively and efficiently overseeing the development and direction of the production team to drive the growth of production, revenue, and the quality of goods produced in the facility. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors, department managers and ensuring the integration of strategic plans within the plant facilities.

How you will do it

• Lead and monitor plant performance with daily reporting against goals to ensure that progress is being made and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Hold daily production meetings and meet regularly with department heads/business unit leaders; facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units and/or departments.
• Responsible for appropriate shift configurations, labor allocation, and staffing levels to meet production targets of the facility with production efficiency drive to 85% or greater.
• Recruit and hire staff as well as handle terminations and performance management.
• Responsible for the plant and facility operations such as security, access control, fire prevention and protection, preventative maintenance, and janitorial services.
• Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve performance.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety and well-being for all employees.
• Accountable to work with EH&S Specialist to ensure we are OH&S compliant across all functions of the plant.
• Be compliant with all EHSIS reporting requirements 24/7/14 for the plant.
• Lead and participate in Zero Harm Culture program and initiatives.
• Manage the morale in the facility by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic for dealing with employees, suppliers, and customers by using and following our Core Values.
• Enhance and develop policies, procedures, and service systems to meet the goals of the facility.
• Direct, assist, participate and follow Lean Manufacturing principles across the plant.
• Lead and participate in Zero Defect Culture program and initiatives.
• DPU reduction by product and production line.
• Participate, review, and approve plans for the control of planned output, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, human resources, and budget planning.
• Responsible for plant housekeeping and driving 5-S implementation and mindset.
• Analyze and report on the plant’s daily, monthly, and annual key performance indicators and industry trends to determine the operational activities of the company and ensure accountable to optimum performance.
• Implement strategies around improving the financial performance of the department.
• Collaborate and participate on execution of production schedule and resolve any obstacles to on time delivery.
• Monitor daily production targets and revise production plans when targets are off track to ensure the plant meets the monthly production target of units for on time delivery and financial goals.
• Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures with a high level of professionalism.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Johnson Controls and Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
• Some after-hours duties are required.
• Other duties as required.

What we look for

• 5+years’ previous management experience in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities.
• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes.
• Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.
• Possess a clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures, and other operational issues faced by the organization.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• A sense of teamwork and community.
• Experience in managing third-party service providers.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.
• Strong customer service orientation

Preferred:

• University degree or diploma in related field
• Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $113,000 - $189,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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