What you will do

The Plant Manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations and activities required to produce final product at the plant facility by driving processes and coordinating the activities of the production department with support departments and ensuring that all plant goals are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.

If we have your interest and you think you have what it takes, keep reading until you get to the bottom of the page to see if you REALLY have what it takes …

How you will do it

• Build and develop teams and team members.

• Allocate and manage resources (labor, equipment and materials) to optimize production output with respect to delivery, quality and cost.

• Lead teams in achieving goals in safety, quality, cost, delivery and other plant goals.

• Coordinate activities of various departments and/or shifts to ensure that all areas are working on the appropriate tasks.

• Develop strategic operating, capital and other plans to improve effectiveness of operation.

• Adjust plant capacity to meet customer demand.

• Work with team to develop and implement materials management strategy (make/buy, Kanban/MRP, master scheduling time fences, inventory levels, vendor stocking).

• Maintain effective working relationship and communication with all departments and sees to the professional development of all assigned personnel.

• Lead large capital projects from conception to completion.

• Ensure departmental compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other internal controls.

• Establish budgets and operating targets.

• Participate in Product Team meetings to help effectively improve the product line performance. Analyze operational performance and develop priorities for improvements.

• Drive safety performance within the plant to achieve the JCI gold safety status (goal: no recordables or lost time injuries). Perform safety observations/inspections as required.

What we look for

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an Operations Manager or Plant Manager in a manufacturing facility.

• Demonstrated practice of servant leadership.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to seek out improvements through the use of Lean Manufacturing tools; develop plans that meet a variety of goals simultaneously and be able to change these plans as business conditions change; use analysis tools to determine opportunities for improvement.

• Ability to work additional hours and varied working hours to effectively manage people across all shifts.

Preferred:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing as well as other training in formal problem solving and operational analysis.

• Experienced with SAP, MAPICS or other ERP/MRP system.

Remember earlier in the posting when we said, “Keep reading to see if you really have what it takes”? Well, here you go …

If you’re still reading this job posting, you’re probably thinking, “I have a Bachelor’s degree and Operations/Plant Management experience. This is the job for me!” And, yes, those are two important requirements for this position, but in order to be SUCCESSFUL in this position, it’s also going to take something extra special. “What’s that?” you ask. It’s servant leadership. If you’re thinking, “I’m familiar with that concept” or “That’s a theory of leadership that I’ve heard about” or even “I have that catch phrase in my resume” then this isn’t the position for you. But, if you regularly demonstrate the following characteristics, you may be the type of leader we’re looking for:

• Displays successful development and performance of individuals and work teams while holding themselves accountable for the success or failures of the team.

• Listens receptively while mentoring individuals through performance gap closure. Shows interest in hearing the viewpoints of others while seeking to understand first and then to be understood.

• Encourages diversity of thought.

• Acts as a steward for the organization’s resources. Assumes complete responsibility for managing all resources, values people for their ideas, diversity, and contribution.

• Puts team first, driving a culture that accomplishes success as a team.

• Possess awareness of one’s own strengths, opportunities, values and emotions. Understands personal biases and sets them aside while making decisions.

• Creates a culture of trust. Conducts themselves with integrity and vulnerability. Promotes mental and emotional strength of the team. Strives to be a trusted leader because they are authentic and dependable.

• Positively influences the opinions and actions of others without requiring authority; displays kindness and concern. Shows up to serve not to be served. Truly cares about the people they serve and visualizes a bright future. Fosters team spirit and a sense of community.

Do you have the gift of servant leadership? If so, what are you waiting for? Apply today!

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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