Production Supervisor

Johnson Controls; Nisku; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement savings plan

Extended health care

Dental and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Career advancement opportunities

Focus on safety

Job summary

Johnson Controls Silent-Aire division in Canada seeks an experienced manufacturing supervisor to lead 50–75 production staff, ensuring on-time schedules, safety, and budget compliance. You will coordinate assemblers, inspectors, and operators to meet production goals.

You will develop operational plans, manage staffing and resources, analyze performance gaps, and drive continuous improvement using JBS/Lean tools to achieve strong SQDC metrics and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Background in Manufacturing or Engineering preferred.
• Proven leadership experience (min. 3 years) in a supervisory role.
• Strong end-to-end manufacturing operations knowledge (planning, material flow, logistics, supply chain).
• Ability to lead with KPIs, structured performance systems, data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of 50–75 production and operation staff, ensuring schedules are on time, safe, and within budget.
• Develop and implement short- to long-term operational plans to meet schedule adherence and OTD targets.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and resource allocation to support delivery and throughput.
• Perform root-cause analysis on performance gaps and implement CAPAs.
• Champion EHS and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement using JBS tools to improve SQDC metrics.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team with clear goals and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Data-driven decisions

KPIs

Lean tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

JBS/Lean tools

Job description

About Us

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.

About Us

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.

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What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Retirement Savings Plan, Extended Health Care, Dental,and Vision
• Paid holidays, paid vacation days, and paid sick time
• Career Advancement Opportunities across Business Units and Geographies
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of production and operation workers (approximately 50-75 employees), such as assemblers, inspectors, precision workers, machine operators, fabricators, and plant and system operators while ensuring that production schedules are created and completed on time, safely, and within budget.

How You Will Do It

• Develop and implement short, medium, and long-term operational plans that align with production requirements and organizational priorities to meet schedule adherence and On‑Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Manage staffing, time & attendance, and resource allocation to support delivery and throughput.
• Diagnose performance gaps (e.g., OTD disruptions), perform root‑cause analysis, and implement sustainable CAPAs.
• Champion EHS through proactive safety observations, training, and timely resolution of unsafe conditions/behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, customer, and regulatory standards and maintain audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement using JBS tools (Standard Work, Daily Management, Gemba, 5S, Kaizen) to improve SQDC metrics.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team: set expectations, define measurable goals, and build accountability and high performance.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Educational background in Manufacturing or Engineering, (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing,) preferred.
• Proven leadership experience (min. 3 years) in a supervisory or indirect leadership role.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing operations, including planning, material flow, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams using KPIs, structured performance systems, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Proficiency in JBS/Lean tools (e.g., Standard Work, 5S, Kaizen, problem-solving) combined with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $71,000-96,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us