Production Manager

Johnson Controls; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K and comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Texas seeks a Production Manager to oversee a 2nd shift, ensure safe and efficient operations, and lead continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will supervise production supervisors, manage staffing, and maintain quality while driving Lean initiatives and 5S practices.

A strong engineering or manufacturing background and a track record in production leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 6+ years as a Production Supervisor, or an Associate degree with 8+ years in manufacturing.
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work a 2nd shift (2:00PM-10:00PM) with weekend overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct production supervisors and coordinate work across manufacturing processes.
• Maintain safety, quality, efficiency, scrap, and production schedules.
• Train and develop production supervisors; evaluate progress and assign staff.
• Monitor staffing needs, daily results, and cross-department coordination.
• Ensure safe practices, OSHA compliance, and provide ongoing safety training.
• Lead Lean initiatives and 5S activities; drive continuous improvement and cost reductions.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Associate degree with 8+ years in manufacturing

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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.

What You Will Do

The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring that the assigned production area is operated in the most profitable and efficient basis and with the correct level of quality. Responsible for maintaining the safety of the area, scheduling assignments, line balancing, evaluation and control of build, monitoring of fulfillment of customer production and quality requirements, control of scrap and rework, efficiency, application of overtime, and documentation of these activities. Acts as primary contact for in-house departments for production related issues in assigned area. Directly supervises the production supervisors.

How You Will Do It

• Direct production supervisors in the plant and coordinate production work through familiarity with all manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a continual awareness of safety, quality, efficiency, scrap and production schedules.
• Motivate and direct the training of production supervisors. Train and develop individuals, instill in them a sense of responsibility, and evaluate them on their progress.
• Analyze and determine staffing requirements. Study daily operating results, meet daily with subordinates, and consult with supervisors on solutions to production problems. Ensure that problems have been corrected. Maintain cooperation between departments.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by all manufacturing personnel. Inform the employees of deficiencies and violations and take corrective action, if necessary, to ensure that procedures and practices are being followed. Assist in maintaining OSHA compliance on the plant floor. Provide Safety training in a continuous basis.
• Ensure correct distribution of staff and assist with training for all new or transferred employees. Coordinate temporary staff requirements.
• Works with leadership and CI/Mfg. Engineering to develop a roadmap for Continuous Improvement in the assigned area for processes and productivity.
• Drives the JCMS - Johnson Controls Manufacturing System - throughout the plant, implements and sustains this culture with continuous training and development of hourly production personnel in the manufacturing principles and governing behaviors.
• Supports and leads 5S activities throughout the manufacturing facility to continuously improve the 5S Score.
• Leads Kaizen Events and performs lean training for the production personnel in the assigned area.
• Drives formal problem-solving methods in the production floor with production personnel to drive a culture of continuous improvement and quality, and controls scrap and rework, and provides quality product to the customer.
• Understands financial reporting and drives improvements based on KPI goals.
• Authorize and evaluate the overtime requirement for Production employees.
• Assist in mediation of personnel problems and conduct disciplinary action when required.
• Monitor customer production requirements and coordinate schedule adjustments when required.
• Monitor and ensure documentation of employee attendance records.

Required

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six (6) years of experience as a Production Supervisor in manufacturing environment or Associate degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work 2nd Shift (2:00PM-10:00PM, Monday-Friday) as well as weekend overtime as needed to support production. NOTE: Shift could change in the future based on business need.

Preferred

• Experience applying Lean manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma.

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – available day one
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Hiring Salary Range

$103,600.00 - $173,000.00 USD Annual (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

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