HVAC Test Lab Supervisor -1st Shift (onsite)

Company: Johnson Controls
Location: New Freedom
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

What you will do Johnson Controls is seeking a n HVAC Test Lab Supervisor (1st Shift) to oversee daily operations within our state-of-the-art Engineering Test Lab in New Freedom, PA. In this role, you will lead a union team of 40 employees, ensuring that all activities are carried out in alignment with company policies, applicable laws, and the union contract. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, planning and assigning work and ensuring new employees have completed onboarding and are properly trained. This is an onsite position, and candidates must either live within commuting distance to New Freedom, PA, or be willing to relocate. How you will do it Supervise the daily operation of key test lab areas balancing the needs of the customers with the available resources. Assists to manage the day-to-day operations, including labor reporting and transactions, maintenance program, 5S and organization and union issues that might arise. Address employee performance and corrective action plans; employee motivation and rewards. Support Health & Safety through participation in Joint Health Safety Committee, weekly safety training, completion of safety audits, and Safety Action Reports. Maintain maintenance and project list to support effective allocation of resources to include assembler, welder, and electrician work. Facilitate the loading/unloading of Industrial HVAC equipment with crane service and lift plan. Ensure the accuracy of timekeeping and production management systems that include LODIS, MRP, and Kronos systems across all 3 shifts. Maintain refrigerant, oil, propane (liquid and vapor), oxygen, acetylene and nitrogen tracking logs each month and order as needed to support testing requirements. Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift schedule as needed to support the business. Hours will be 7:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards. What we look for Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6 years experience in management within a manufacturing environment within a union. Continuous improvement Perform their duties in a Union shop environment. Strong people management & communication skills. Excellent computer and data analysis/management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as internet software and e-mail Preferred Bachelor's degree Financial and analytical skills HVAC industry experience HIRING SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $120,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This 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

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