Production Supervisor II – 3rd Shift

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 950 employees. The Wichita manufacturing facility is the largest non-aircraft manufacturing plant in Wichita.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR POSITIONS ARE SALARIED; HOWEVER, THEY ARE STILL ELIGIBLE FOR STRAIGHT OVERTIME. IN ADDITION, THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR 10% SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL AS WELL AS A TARGETED 10% ANNUAL BONUS.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP OR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

What you will do

The Production Supervisor is accountable for directing the activities of a work team in meeting daily production schedules in the assembly/fabrication of sub-assemblies, parts, or units of an assigned area while maintaining a high degree of commitment to production goals, efficiency, quality, and safety standards.

How you will do it

• Facilitate and direct team members workflow within the assigned department, including distributing work, disseminating information, assigning team members for absences, answering questions, and resolving problems within the work unit.

• Control costs within budget levels, minimizing scrap and rework costs.

• Anticipate and react to production problems or delays, materials shortages and equipment malfunctions.

• Provide technical assistance for equipment malfunctions and expediting repairs.

• Work with engineering to effect improvements in cost reduction, work simplification, production scheduling, and labor planning.

• Supervise, evaluate and train the work group. Assist in accident investigation and corrective action.

• Promote safe work environment and ensure employees follow all safety policies.

• Maintain accurate production and employee records.

• Maintain fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures.

• Apply LEAN tools to measure and improve the departments Key Business Drivers (i.e. VSM, SMED, 5s, TPM, Kaizen, etc.).

• Other duties may be assigned.

What we look for

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing environment OR Associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work 3rd shift (10:30PM-6:30AM, Sunday-Thursday) as well as weekend overtime as needed to support production. NOTE: Shift could change in the future based on business need.

• Proficiency using MS Office Suite.

Preferred:

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience utilizing Lean tools to measure and improve the departments Key Business Drivers (i.e. VSM, SMED, 5s, TPM, Kaizen, etc.).

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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