Production Manager - Lubbock, TX

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

401K, medical, dental, and vision care

On the job/cross training

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Production Manager in Texas to lead the assigned manufacturing area, ensure safety, quality and efficiency, and supervise production supervisors. You will manage schedules, line balancing, scrap/rework control, and KPI performance to meet customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with several years of production supervision experience in manufacturing and experience applying Lean, 5S and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years of experience as a Production Supervisor in manufacturing, or an Associate degree with eight years of experience.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Direct production supervisors in the plant and coordinate production work with awareness of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Train and develop production supervisors and evaluate progress.
• Analyze staffing requirements and coordinate with departments to solve production problems.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safety training on the plant floor.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Lean events.
• Drive KPI performance and manage overtime in the area.

Skills

Production supervision

Lean manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Cand Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What we look for

Required:

• 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.

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.)