Operations Manager - Production at Johnson Controls, Inc in Dothan, Alabama

Job Description:

Johnson Controls is powered by your talent. We are the power behind the customer mission. Together we are building a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our diverse global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure. We are all about improving outcomes for our partners. Tomorrow needs your talent. Tomorrow needs you. So let’s talk today.

What you will do:

You will be responsible for all Manufacturing Operations at the facility.  Effective integration with Product Team Activities.  Coordination with and support of financial requirements.  Long range planning for facility capability and capacity.  Effective supervision and management of resources.  Achievement of manufacturing, Division and Group goals.

How you will do it:

• Develops and implements long and short range plans and policies in support of manufacturing, Division and Group goals.


• Maintains close surveillance over operations to assure coordination and integration of work flow, budgetary conformance, schedules and optimum utilization of personnel, machines, equipment and facilities.


• Coordinates and directs major projects such as expansion, acquisition and installation of equipment, major repairs, plant layout changes, etc.


• Promotes and maintains the highest possible customer satisfaction level for both internal and external customers.


• Manages all financial functions at the facility.  Prepares budgets, forecasts, and control expenditures in accordance with the approved plans and budgets.


• Administers company policy, rules and actions as required.


• Participates as management representative in Labor relations and negotiations as required.


• Appraises performance of assigned personnel and recommends appropriate changes in salary and status.


• Conducts and personally engage in public and civil relations, customer and vendor relations and others as necessary for the best interest of the company.


• Manages employee workforce in manner to encourage employee involvement/participation with emphasis on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.


• Implement world class techniques such as JIT, cell manufacturing, and process control.


• Manages the leasing activities and support of the portion of the facility that is leased to other companies.

What we are looking for:

Required:

• Four year degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Management or a related technical field or equivalent experience.


• 5 years of general manufacturing experience with experience in management responsibilities.


• Knowledge of company operations.


• Knowledge and experience in world class manufacturing techniques and ability to implement in a manufacturing location.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in related field


• Continious improvement expeirence


• Lean experience

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.