STIVA 2 Focus Factory Manager

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

We are looking for a Focus Factory Manager

What will you do?

The Focus Factory Manager manages the operations of a manufacturing line or department and is responsible for ensuring that the assigned production area is operated in the most profitable and efficient basis and with the correct level of quality. Duties will include directly supervising Production Supervisors, maintaining the safety of the area, scheduling assignments, line balancing, evaluation and control of build, monitoring of fulfillment of customer production and quality requirements, control of scrap and rework, efficiency, application of overtime as well as documentation of these activities and acting as the primary contact for in-house departments for production related issues in assigned area.

How will you 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.
• Analyze and determine staffing requirements.
• Study daily operating results, meet daily with subordinates and consult with Supervisors on solutions to production problems. Ensure that problems have been corrected.
• Maintain cooperation between departments.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by all manufacturing team members.
• Inform employees of deficiencies and violations and take corrective action, if necessary, to ensure that procedures and practices are being followed.
• Assist in maintaining OSHA compliance on the plant floor. Provide Safety training on a continuous basis.
• Ensure correct distribution of staff and assist with training for all new or transferred employees. Coordinate temporary staff requirements.

What are we looking for? 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial engineering or a related field. Master's degree in related fields is highly desirable.
• +5 years of experience in the area of production, manufacturing and maintenance is required, needs to be computer literate and proficient in the use and application of Office programs.
• Strong customer service attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency with the English language is also required.

What do we offer? 

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.