Plant Manager

Johnson Controls' Fire Suppression business manufactures, configures, and installs an unmatched range of fire suppression systems including sprinklers and valves, extinguishers and agents, special hazards systems, related components and fittings. Fire suppression solutions from Johnson Controls can help customers meet the most vital mission: safety.

What you will do

Johnson Controls' Plant Managers are people-supportive leaders who work towards results, improves processes, and develops strong teams. Specifically, this means you will play an integral part in planning, leading and reviewing production operations to achieve output and quality objectives; supervising expenditures and forecasting resource inputs; and operating, supervising and maintaining production equipment.

The Plant Manager is responsible for all day-to-day manufacturing activities required to produce final product within our high volume/high mix Standard Products facility. In this role you will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the 400-person operation facility with support departments to ensure that all plant goals are met in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. We are seeking a strong servant leader with extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing.

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

• Lead team with full operational and budget responsibility.

• Develop and implement key measurable to drive business improvements within the department.

• Establish key strategic activity required to develop people to increase capabilities in meeting overall business objectives.

• Ensure that production efficiency and schedule exceeds the required level.

• Ensure maintenance responsiveness and total cost of maintenance exceeds the required level with good management of all third-party facilities/site service contracts.

• Maintain and develop the delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality, and production schedule requirements.

• Lead the development and implementation of significant improvements in department wide processes, procedures, and systems.

• Develop a continuous improvement philosophy with goals and timelines.

• Run and lead staff in an efficient and flexible manner, ensuring all training and development has been performed and vital qualifications are in place.

• Recruitment and hiring of leadership positions for manufacturing - both direct and indirect reports including other departments.

• Plant communication on business conditions, performance indicators and policies to all employees.

• Customer interface related to tours, customer visits and voice of the customer information.

• Approval and verification of manufacturing readiness for new product introductions.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Industrial Engineering.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of manufacturing Operations leadership experience (working as an Operations Manager or Plant Manager) in a manufacturing facility with Managers as direct reports.

• Extensive experience in Six Sigma and Lean.

• Experience managing capital projects.

• Proven experience developing budgets and handling financial performance.

• Good social skills, especially as they apply to communication and conflict resolution. They will be able to work together with internal partners in a multi-functional matrix organization and with external customers.

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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