BASIC FUNCTION

Manages the production employee's functions in assigned work areas to assure support of all components of manufacturing required to meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. This is accomplished through the following duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains productivity levels according to plant goals.

• Coordinates daily or weekly production plans with Department Leaders in assigned work areas.

• Works with management in a joint effort to provide the worker with a safe attitude, safe surroundings and safe equipment.

• Responsible for job assignments and time management for indirect projects within assigned areas

• Provides and or request skills training for all newly hired employees and refresher training for all employees on an as required basis, as well as updating employee training records.

• Maintains proper housekeeping in assigned work areas

• Assures employees follow all rules and regulations for the JCI Hattiesburg Plant, and to follow disciplinary processes as required.

• Completes final quality Inspections of manufactured units prior to call for Quality Department Final Inspection.

• Provides all required documentation to file prior to Final Quality Inspection.

• Identifies employee resource requirements according to workload in assigned areas.

• Maintains on-time shipping goals based upon on-time unit start dates.

• Assures that assigned production employees are trained to and do follow written construction standards.

• Assures that assigned production employees are trained to and do follow all Quality standards.

• Maintains daily labor and attendance records.

• Controls manufacturing coded warranty on assigned units – not to exceed plant goals.

• Identifies materials variances and work with appropriate personnel to reduce such variances.

• Provides on-schedule updates to the production schedule.

• Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

QUALIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Requires an associate’s degree from an accredited collage and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in a manufacturing related field with experience managing groups or teams, as well as strong production planning skill sets.  In the absence of an associate’s degree, this position requires a total of seven (7) to ten (10) years' experience in a manufacturing related field.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), as well as Internet software and E-mail is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 30 - 100 employees in the Manufacturing department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.  The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:

$73,000-93,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.