Johnson Controls

Production Supervisor

Johnson Controls$71K — $96K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
  • Preferred background in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years of proven leadership experience in a supervisory or indirect role.
  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
  • Ability to lead teams with KPIs and data-driven decisions.
  • Proficiency in JBS/Lean tools with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of 50-75 production and operation workers.
  • Develop and implement operational plans to meet production schedules and targets.
  • Manage staffing and resource allocation for efficient delivery and throughput.
  • Diagnose performance gaps and implement root-cause analysis.
  • Champion safety through proactive training and resolution of unsafe conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies to enhance SQDC metrics.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package available.
  • Opportunities for professional training and development.
  • Promotes a culture of safety and compliance in the workplace.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Close collaboration with diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description

What you will do

You will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of production and operation workers (approximately 50-75 employees), such as assemblers, inspectors, precision workers, machine operators, fabricators, and plant and system operators while ensuring that production schedules are created and completed on time, safely, and within budget.   

How you will do it

  • Develop and implement short, medium, and long-term operational plans that align with production requirements and organizational priorities to meet schedule adherence and On0Time Delivery (OTD) targets.

  • Manage staffing, time & attendance, and resource allocation to support delivery and throughput.

  • Diagnose performance gaps (e.g., OTD disruptions), perform root0cause analysis, and implement sustainable CAPAs.

  • Champion EHS through proactive safety observations, training, and timely resolution of unsafe conditions/behaviors.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable quality, customer, and regulatory standards and maintain audit readiness.

  • Drive continuous improvement using JBS tools (Standard Work, Daily Management, Gemba, 5S, Kaizen) to improve SQDC metrics.

  • Lead, coach, and develop the team: set expectations, define measurable goals, and build accountability and high performance.

What we look for

Required:

  • Bachelor0s or Master0s degree with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Educational background in Manufacturing or Engineering, (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing,) preferred.

  • Proven leadership experience (min. 3 years) in a supervisory or indirect leadership role.

  • Strong understanding of end0to0end manufacturing operations, including planning, material flow, logistics, and supply chain processes.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams using KPIs, structured performance systems, and data0driven decision-making.

  • Proficiency in JBS/Lean tools (e.g., Standard Work, 5S, Kaizen, problem-solving) combined with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.

#LI-Onsite

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $71,000-96,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, andabilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes acompetitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers siteat https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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