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What you will do

Our Manufacturing Supervisors in Marinette, WI play a vital role in leading team performance on the manufacturing floor and are integral members of our management team at Johnson Controls. We are seeking enthusiastic leaders who are excited to be part of a transformative journey that will drive change and enhance both our performance and culture. Your actions, both professional and personal, are expected to align with and foster an environment that supports our Safety Vision and Company Values.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent planning skills, strong leadership abilities, an inclusive approach, and relevant prior experience. At Johnson Controls, you will collaboratively plan and supervise personnel across our manufacturing departments. Your attention to detail will ensure our fire protection comply with established specifications and meet scheduled completion dates.

You will be responsible for coordinating high-volume manufacturing activities and managing personnel involved in various manufacturing and assembly tasks to achieve operational goals. Within an industrial plant, you will supervise, plan, lead, and direct the activities of workers engaged in the manufacturing and assembly of small parts. This role requires specialized knowledge of processes, production methods, products, and the capabilities of assembly fixtures, manufacturing machines, and automated equipment.

How you will do it

• Maintain safety standards and regulations in accordance with the Johnson Controls Safety Program, OSHA, and EPA. Your leadership style should represent your commitment to employee safety, supporting our Zero Harm Vision.
• Maintain production levels at the lowest possible cost by using your expertise in Flow and Lean Manufacturing principles and methods, tooling, and manpower to achieve profitability.
• Maintain effective working relationships and communications with the Operations Manager, Production Planning, and Materials departments to establish production priorities and plans.
• Direct production operations in accordance with established priorities and sequences for manufacturing products using knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities, and skilled labor.
• Operate within budget by analyzing production schedules to estimate work requirements for the completion of job assignments and adjust to meet scheduled requirements.
• Meet or exceed goals established for safety, quality, labor efficiencies, schedule attainment, scrap and rework, and any other production-related goals.
• Initiate, suggest, and implement plans to motivate, empower, and develop employees to achieve work goals in a team environment. Lead by example to promote employee engagement and teamwork.
• Conduct performance appraisals and make recommendations for hiring, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Implement lean techniques and principles such as 5S, standardized work, waste identification and elimination, value stream mapping, team-based multi-skilled workforce, one-piece flow technology, visual factory concepts, and total productive maintenance.
• Support and direct the manufacturing efforts in accordance with established priorities and in compliance with ISO and agency requirements.

What we look for

Required:

• University degree and 1 year suggested minimum experience, or 2 year degree and 6 years suggested minimum experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with manufacturing assembly processes, high-volume machining of small parts, assembly, and automation processes.
• Effective communication skills - both verbally and in writing - and the ability to read and interpret business policies, procedures, general business periodicals, manuals, blueprints, and other correspondence.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Must have effective management skills with leadership experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.

Preferred:

• B.S. degree
• Background or training in Lean Manufacturing.

Work Conditions:

• Extended hours may be required based on business needs.
• General work area is in a manufacturing plant environment where high levels of noise and/or heat frequently occur.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious areas and may come in contact with petroleum-based lubricants.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and airborne particles may occur.

HOURS 9pm to 6am Sun through Thursday (training on 1st shift for 1-2 month)

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000-93,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.