Manufacturing Technician Lead (1st Shift)

Johnson Controls; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Silent-Aire in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Shop Supervisor to lead a manufacturing crew on a 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM shift Monday through Friday. This role focuses on directing daily tasks, ensuring readiness of materials and tools, and maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will train apprentices, conduct morning meetings, and collaborate with cross-trade teams to meet production deadlines while upholding safety policies and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising manufacturing crews.
• Ability to train apprentices.
• Strong communication and safety knowledge.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift activities and coordinate tasks to meet production schedules.
• Ensure crew is on time, equipped, and briefed at shift start.
• Oversee safety practices and PPE adherence; enforce company policies.
• Monitor quality and resolve issues; report discrepancies to fabrication area.
• Collaborate with other trades to maintain clear communication and efficient workflows.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Inventory management

Mentoring apprentices

Job description

Shift 1: Monday-Friday - 5:00AM - 1:30PM

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.

Working Conditions:

• Ensure crew is arriving on time, ready and fit for duty at the start of each shift
• Host a morning meeting with crew at start of shift to delegate work for the day
• Review any job related issues or safety concerns
• Ensure workers have proper material and tools to complete daily tasks
• Train apprentices in job duties
• Check to ensure subassembly counts are correct and items meet a visual quality inspection and report any discrepancies to the fabrication area.
• Establish methods with workers to meet work schedule deadlines
• Ensure workers are wearing proper PPE and working in a safe manner
• Ensure quality of work is maintained to a high standard
• Resolve any work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work
• Ensure workers adhere to company rules, policies and procedures
• Ensure workers are following scheduled break times
• Escalate disciplinary action required as per company policies and procedures
• Understand sequence of operation
• Become familiar with equipment being gathered and verify where and how components are delivered.
• Co-ordinate daily tasks with other trade supervisors to ensure clear lines of communication
• Manage inventory of material and consumables to prevent sudden shortages which can affect work schedule and productivity
• Completing required paperwork and maintaining accurate record keeping
• Set goals and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills, team building skills and the ability to supervise and motivate effectively.
• Other duties as assigned
• This position requires shop work. When working in the shop, one must exercise caution as this environment presents many naturally-occurring and potentially worker-produced hazards including small or large projectiles, contamination with toxic gasses/liquids, impalement, crushing, electrocution, explosion, immolation, decapitation and asphyxiation. Safety policies (i.e. respiratory protection) must be adhered to at all times while visiting, touring and/or working in the shop. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and others) must be worn at all times where required.
• It is very important that the incumbent of this position is able to work and communicate with prudence, while effectively managing time, completing tasks, and working safely.
• It is very important that the incumbent of this position is able to work and communicate with prudence while effectively managing time, completing tasks, and working safely.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing from raw materials to finished product.
• Critical eye for identifying defects.
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various assembly processes.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to read/write in English

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.