Sr. Plant Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift - (Job ID: 1602)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 76,100 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

5 sick days

10 standard holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls in York, PA is seeking a Sr. Production Supervisor for the 2nd Shift to lead a team focused on manufacturing high-reliability systems for the U.S. Navy. This role involves overseeing safety, quality, and production goals while managing a team of up to 30 employees.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, experience in heavy manufacturing, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits from day one of employment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide unionized manufacturing teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems ISO9001:2015 & ISO14001:2015.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with employees to drive productivity.
• Champion a safety‑first culture and enforce all safety procedures.
• Coordinate daily/weekly production plans with department leaders.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of continuous improvement systems

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Production Supervisor, 2nd 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.

About the Company

Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government, helping modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense, and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Pay & Benefits

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

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Shift: 2nd Shift (Includes shift differential pay)

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)

Key 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.

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 manufacturing principals and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.