Operations Manager

jci; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Silent-Aire manufacturing facility in Gilbert, AZ seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead production, staffing, and safety across multiple departments. You will champion Lean initiatives, drive on-time delivery, and oversee supplier relationships in a fast-moving production environment.

The role requires 5+ years of plant management, deep knowledge of OSHA regulations, and a proven track record in optimizing safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing or construction.
• Proven leadership of plant operations and teams.
• Strong knowledge of safety, OSHA regulations, and process improvement.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and execution skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations with responsibility for staffing, production, and safety across multiple departments.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure OH&S compliance and incident prevention with weekly reporting.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and budget planning.
• Hire, coach, and evaluate staff to maintain high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Safety culture

Employee development

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree or diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

About us

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader inOriginal Equipment Manufacturer(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.

Location:

Silent-Aire USAManufacturing Facility, Gilbert, AZ

What youwill do

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

Howyou willdo it

• 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.
• Lead and monitor plant performanceover multiple shiftswith daily reporting against goals to ensure that progress is being made and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Hold daily production meetings(Tier DailyMgmt)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 82% or greater.
• Recruit and hire staff as well as handle terminations and performance management.
• Back-up designatefor 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.
• 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(KPIs)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 participatein the executionof 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 Occupational Health and Safety Act(OSHA), Regulations, and Code.
• Some after-hours duties are required.
• Other duties as required.

What we look for

Required:

• 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 includingOSHA/ADOSHand 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

Reports to:

Director of Plant Operations

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000-$150,000 (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

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