Sr. Plant Production Supervisor, 1st Shift - (Job ID: 1663)

Johnson Controls; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on first day of employment

Paid time off: 3 weeks plus holidays

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Johnson Controls Navy Systems is seeking a Sr. Production Supervisor (1st Shift) for our York, PA Grantley plant. This federal team leads welding and fabrication trades, ensuring safety, quality, cost and delivery while coordinating across shifts and supervising up to 30 employees.

Salary ranges from $76,100 to $95,000 base, with negotiable terms. Bonus eligibility is included; benefits start on day one. You will drive continuous improvement, enforce 6s, and support staffing, training, and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in unionized manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Welding knowledge; NAVSEA 248/278.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a union environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing systems (6s, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 & ISO14001:2015.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with employees to drive productivity and best practices.
• Remove barriers, resolve conflicts, and promote a collaborative, team‑first environment.
• Work cross‑functionally to support continuous improvement and meet plant goals.
• Supports the development and standardize work practices to improve quality and reduce errors.
• Monitor material non‑conformances and variances; take action to strengthen fabrication processes.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions and maintain proper 6s/housekeeping.
• Champion a safety‑first culture and enforce all safety procedures.
• Coordinate daily/weekly production plans with department leaders.
• Review backlog, prioritize at‑risk orders, and work with production control on scheduling.
• Provide training for new hires and ongoing training for all employees; maintain training records.
• Enforce plant rules, policies, and procedures; address conflicts when needed.
• Verify quality‑readiness of units and confirm required documentation before inspection.
• Assess staffing needs, participate in hiring, and support employee development.
• Ensure on‑time unit starts to meet shipping goals.
• Maintain daily labor and attendance records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Welding

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

NAVSEA welding standards

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Production Supervisor, 1st Shift to join our federal team at our York, PA Grantley plant location.

Johnson Controls Navy Systems (JCNS) designs and manufactures high‑reliability chilled water A/C plants, refrigeration systems, and related equipment for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. All products are built in York, PA to strict military and customer specifications. The Sr. Production Supervisor leads a team of welding and fabrication trades responsible for producing large, complex A/C plant components. This role ensures team performance in safety, quality, cost, and delivery, while coordinating work across all shifts and supervising up to 30 employees.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Pay: $76,100 - $95,000 base salary. (Negotiable based on experience and qualifications)

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Shift: 1st Shift

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total)

As a Sr. Production Supervisor, You Will

• Build strong relationships with employees to drive productivity and best practices.


• Remove barriers, resolve conflicts, and promote a collaborative, team‑first environment.


• Work cross‑functionally to support continuous improvement and meet plant goals.


• Supports the development and standardize work practices to improve quality and reduce errors.


• Monitor material non‑conformances and variances; take action to strengthen fabrication processes.


• Ensure adherence to work instructions and maintain proper 6s/housekeeping.


• Champion a safety‑first culture and enforce all safety procedures.


• Coordinate daily/weekly production plans with department leaders.


• Review backlog, prioritize at‑risk orders, and work with production control on scheduling.


• Provide training for new hires and ongoing training for all employees; maintain training records.


• Enforce plant rules, policies, and procedures; address conflicts when needed.


• Verify quality‑readiness of units and confirm required documentation before inspection.


• Assess staffing needs, participate in hiring, and support employee development.


• Ensure on‑time unit starts to meet shipping goals.


• Maintain daily labor and attendance records.

Required Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide unionized manufacturing teams in a fast‑paced environment.


• Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.


• Strong relationship‑building and coaching abilities.


• Experience in heavy manufacturing preferred.


• Welding knowledge desired; Navy welding standards NAVSEA 248/278.


• Proven problem‑solving abilities.


• Experience in a union environment preferred.


• Knowledge of continuous improvement manufacturing systems (6s, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma)


• Knowledge of quality management systems ISO9001:2015 & ISO14001:2015).


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced with Lean implementation


• Experienced with supervising Union/Manufacturing employees (Up to 30 direct reports)

Preferred Education

• Associate degree required; 12 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in a supervisory role.


• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 8 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in a supervisory role.

Who We Are

The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application.

If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “Who we are” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU

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