Senior Production Manager

Daikin Applied Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Production Manager to direct and coordinate production activities. You will work with Sales, Planning, Purchasing, and Maintenance to optimize resources, implement lean practices, and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 8+ years in production with leadership experience. Demands strong problem-solving, safety leadership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or related field.
• CSP/CHMM or Certified Sustainability Professional certification or equivalent.
• 8+ years related experience, including 4+ years of people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Confers with management to set production standards, budget, and delivery dates.
• Plan and direct production activities and set priorities balancing cost and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Planning, Maintenance and supervisors to optimize resources.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field

Certificate CSP/CHMM/Certified Sustainability Professional

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Production Manager! In this position, you Directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company product(s) by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Phoenix, Arizona

What you will do:

• Confers with management personnel to establish production standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities with Sales, Production Control, Purchasing, Manufacturing Services, maintenance, and subordinate supervisors to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Creates, reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.
• Creates, reviews and analyzes headcount reports to ensure appropriate staff levels and requests additional staff or realigns/transfers staff as needed.
• Resolves operational manufacturing issues to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Revises production schedules and priorities when there are equipment failure or operating problems.
• Develops/revises and implements, in conjunction with engineering, new standard operational and work practices and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems, enhance efficiency and lean practices, improve product quality, and improve work place safety.
• Observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Creates a continuous improvement culture utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S principles, Kaizen activity, and employee participation.
• Collaborates with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager regarding training for workers on issues related to health and safety, may facilitate training either personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Serves in a leadership role on all plant safety committees.
• Collaborates with the Human Resources Director and Human Resources team on issues related to recruitment and selection, employee relations, training and development, compensation, conflict resolution, motivation, corrective action, policy, contract and employment law interpretation and all employee related strategic decisions.
• Participates in grievance meetings and labor management group meetings to resolve or effect settlement of grievances.
• May participate in Union contract negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 Year Bachelor's Degree in or Equivalent in Business administration, engineering or related field
• Certificate CSP, CHMM, Certified Sustainability Professional or equivalent
• 8+ years related experience; including 4+ years people leadership experience
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800.00 - $171,700.00 + 15% bonus in Arizona. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What's in it for you:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.