Johnson Controls’ Wichita operation designs, builds and distributes around one million pieces of residential heating and cooling equipment every year. Johnson Controls Wichita builds and assembles some of the biggest HVAC brands in the industry, including York, Luxaire, Coleman, Champion and Guardian.

The primary manufacturing campus sits on 63 acres with a total of 1.3 million square feet. It has also translated into large employment growth in Wichita, where its workforce is around 1,600 employees which is up nearly 22 percent year over year. The Wichita manufacturing facility is the largest non-aircraft manufacturing plant in Wichita.

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A TARGETED 10% ANNUAL INCENTIVE BONUS AS WELL AS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP.

What you will do

The Production Manager will be responsible for a substantial portion of the daily production function within a plant. This individual will incorporate best-in-class practices to increase productivity and drive improvement in all business metrics and will focus on development and management of production personnel, particularly next generation leadership.

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.

• Work with leadership and CI/Mfg. Engineering to develop a roadmap for Continuous Improvement in the assigned area for processes and productivity.

• Attain production goals through effective scheduling to meet customer demands.

• Drive daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics to ensure budgetary requirements are achieved.

• Provide leadership to create a work environment that drives excellence in productivity, customer service and quality.

• Ensure compliance with plant safety rules, policies and procedures and established housekeeping practices.

• Understand and support plant KPIs and Shop Floor Management objectives.

• Use continuous improvement skills such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean manufacturing, etc. to drive improvement.

• Foster a work environment built on fair and consistent treatment of all employees.

• Prepare and lead the execution of annual operating budgets and financial plans.

• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and ISO-9000 policies, procedures and manuals.

What we look for

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six (6) years of experience working as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment OR an Associate degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience working as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency using MS Office Suite.

• Ability to work 1st shift (6:00AM-2:30PM, 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, utilizing 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

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