Supply Chain and Operations Rotational Associate - Multiple Locations

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. Our Supply Chain & Operations Rotational Program is a prestigious two-year leadership development experience that prepares recent college graduates for high-impact roles in our manufacturing plants. Associates gain hands-on experience with strategic roles in our manufacturing plants across the country, including, but not limited to, production supervision, manufacturing engineering, materials planning, procurement, logistics and distribution, quality, and Lean/Continuous Improvement.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to; 401k, Medical, Dental and Vision care - Available day one

• Unique opportunity to meaningfully contribute alongside experienced professionals early in your career

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

What you will do:

Rotational associates will impact all aspects of JCI supply chain through four six-month rotations at four of our manufacturing plants across the country, including but not limited to: Marinette, WI; Hattiesburg, MS; York, PA; Waynesboro, PA; Largo, FL; San Antonio, TX; Lubbock, TX.

Note:If you apply to this role in any location, you will be considered for all locations where the program is offered. Johnson Controls also provides full relocation support for each rotation.

In every rotation, associates take ownership of strategic projects that make a real difference-shaping decisions, improving processes, and influencing outcomes company-wide. Associates are guided by a selected onsite assignment manager with deep expertise in their field. The whole rotational associate cohort builds business acumen by engaging in our global learning model and has unique opportunities to build their brand with senior executives at JCI.

How you will do it:

• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and projects

• Learn the JCMS (Johnson Controls Manufacturing System) maturity model and support plants to meet current levels, as well as achieving the next

• Excel in Production Scheduling, Materials Requirement Planning, and Supplier Coordination while providing valuable support

• Optimize daily production support, ensuring smooth operations through capacity management, scheduling analysis, and evaluating cycle times

• Support supplier selection and evaluation

• Take ownership and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Maintain reports to ensure availability of materials to the manufacturing floor enabling operational efficiency.

• Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste

What we look for:

• Comfortable relocating to a different plant location every six months (relocation costs covered)

• Relevant work, internship, extracurricular, or project experience in manufacturing, operations or logistics

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar

• Either recently graduated (within 2 years) or currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university, with a scheduled graduation date between December 2023 and May 2026

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel

• Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making abilities

• Robust communication skills, both written and verbal

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident as we're unable to sponsor for these roles

Check out a Day in the Life of a Plant Operations Role