Operations Manager

Johnson Controls•Gilbert, AZ

18d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs. This role is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and overall administration of plant operations overseeing staffing and production of multiple departments or value streams while effectively and efficiently overseeing the development and direction of the production team to drive the growth of throughput, revenue, and the quality of goods produced in the plant. The Operations Manager will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors, department managers and ensuring the integration of strategic plans within the plant facilities.

Requirements

5+ years’ previous management experience in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities
Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes
Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles
Possess a clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures, and other operational issues faced by the organization
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Critical thinking skills
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
A sense of teamwork and community
Experience in managing third-party service providers
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of local and federal regulations including OSHA/ADOSH and Employment Standards Code
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team
Strong customer service orientation

Nice To Haves

University degree or diploma in related field
Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce a culture of safety and well-being for all employees.
Be accountable to work with EH&S Specialist to ensure OH&S compliance across all functions of the plant.
Ensure compliance with all EHSIS reporting requirements 24/7/14 for the plant.
Lead and participate in Zero Harm Culture program and initiatives.
Lead and monitor plant performance over multiple shifts with daily reporting against goals to ensure progress and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
Hold daily production meetings (Tier Daily Mgmt) and meet regularly with department heads/business unit leaders; facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units and/or departments.
Be responsible for appropriate shift configurations, labor allocation, and staffing levels to meet production targets of the facility with production efficiency drive to 82% or greater.
Recruit and hire staff as well as handle terminations and performance management.
Serve as back-up designate for the plant and facility operations such as security, access control, fire prevention and protection, preventative maintenance, and janitorial services.
Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve performance.
Manage the morale in the facility by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic for dealing with employees, suppliers, and customers by using and following our Core Values.
Enhance and develop policies, procedures, and service systems to meet the goals of the facility.
Direct, assist, participate and follow Lean Manufacturing principles across the plant.
Lead and participate in Zero Defect Culture program and initiatives.
Drive DPU reduction by product and production line.
Participate, review, and approve plans for the control of planned output, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, human resources, and budget planning.
Be responsible for plant housekeeping and driving 5-S implementation and mindset.
Analyze and report on the plant’s daily, monthly, and annual key performance indicators (KPIs) and industry trends to determine the operational activities of the company and ensure accountability to optimum performance.
Implement strategies around improving the financial performance of the department.
Collaborate and participate in the execution of production schedule and resolve any obstacles to on-time delivery.
Monitor daily production targets and revise production plans when targets are off track to ensure the plant meets the monthly production target of units for on-time delivery and financial goals.
Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures with a high level of professionalism.
Perform all duties in accordance with Johnson Controls and Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA), Regulations, and Code.
Perform other duties as required.