Production Lead - 2nd Shift

Johnson Controls; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is hiring a Production Lead to champion safety, drive key production metrics, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Texas. The role emphasizes data-driven improvements and employee development.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining quality and on-time delivery. Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; supervisory training/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety culture and ensure compliance with safety programs and PPE usage.
• Drive production metrics: safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Coordinate daily work assignments across departments to meet customer requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis with engineering.
• Coach and develop team, foster collaboration, and escalate issues when needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime or switch shifts for coverage and training.
• Utilize computer systems (MS Office, Excel, ERP) to manage production orders and inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

ERP

Job description

Overview

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Position

Production Lead

Responsibilities

• Champion a Safety Culture using JCI tools and best practices and participation in JCI programs and committees. Empower employees to take responsibility for their own safety as well as the safety of others. Safety Awareness includes training new or existing employees on proper processes/equipment, knowledge of JSA’s, PPE usage, 5S, and all safety regulations in the facility.
• Drive Improvements to Metrics. Monitor departmental activities to meet requirements for Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Customer Service, Production Cost, and Inventory Management. Track scrap rates, productivity, on-time delivery, and standard hours. Collaborate with the Quality department to resolve Customer Complaints and supplier issues.
• Coordinate with other departments and management to determine daily work assignments to meet customer requirements. Adjust priorities as needed to respond to customers’ needs promptly. Assign daily tasks and define realistic objectives while considering time constraints and resource availability. Manage bottlenecks to improve workflow, reduce work-in-process, and optimize capacity.
• Continuous Improvement. Develop time-efficient solutions, use data-driven analysis to identify root causes, and drive changes supported by engineering to distinguish value-added activities from non-value-added ones. Strive to improve the production process and overall performance.
• Coaching and Teamwork. Serve as a floor champion to foster teamwork, high morale, and achievement of goals. Maintain professionalism under stress, develop a team-oriented culture, and communicate goals to the manufacturing team. Provide cross-departmental alignment and escalate personnel issues to Human Resources when needed.
• Flexibility. Available to work overtime or move between shifts for training or coverage as needed. Lead or participate in meetings with urgency to meet expectations.
• Technical Proficiency. Use computer systems and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and ERP) to look up production orders, input key parts into inventory, and utilize the system as a production tool.
• Material Handling and Setup. Perform material handling, setup, and other departmental tasks as required.
• Other assignments as directed by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Some training and/or supervisory experience desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead change in a team environment.
• Ability to build effective teams and think creatively.
• Collaborative style with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle ambiguity while making effective decisions. Capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate unique solutions.
• Ability to quickly learn the organization’s structure, policies, resources, and information sources.
• Ability to train new employees and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures in English.

Working Conditions

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

• Work in a noisy, dusty industrial environment with exposure to non-toxic fumes, chemicals, grease, and oils.
• Operate machinery and moving parts; operate cranes, trucks, and motor vehicles as needed.
• Work with moving vehicles, ladders, and scaffolding; work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Lift/carry/push/pull/manipulate/transport up to 30 lbs; occasionally lift 50 lbs and frequently lift up to 40 lbs.
• Work in non-climate-controlled conditions; perform repetitive motions involving fingers, hands, and wrists; stand or walk on hard concrete for extended periods.
• Exposure to bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, climbing, stretching, or similar activities; reach at high levels.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Compensation

Hiring hourly rate: $23.00 per hour. The rate is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, with consideration for internal equity and market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, apply. We may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, 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