Supply Chain & Operations Associate

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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; York, PA; Largo, FL; San Antonio, TX; Lubbock, TX. Locations are subject to change based on business need, and associates are not guaranteed a specific location.

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 and Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects
• Learn the JCI Business System and support plants to meet and exceed KPIs
• Optimize daily production, ensuring smooth operations through efficiency analysis, scheduling analysis, and evaluating cycle times

• Improve processes for manufacturing floor enabling operational efficiency.
• Implement 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 2024 and May 2027
• 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 visas for these roles

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HIRING SALARY RANGE: $73,000-80,000/year (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your bac ground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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