Lean Specialist

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.

Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe.

You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

Competitive salary and bonus

Paid vacation / holidays / sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

Extensive product and on the job / cross training opportunities with outstanding resources

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

What you will do :

As a Lean Specialist, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to optimize our people talents and resources by driving efficiencies throughout the value stream.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

How you will do it :

You will work alongside cross-functional teams, driving breakthrough performance in People, Quality, Material Flow, and Cost.

With your experience in Value Stream Analysis and Lean principles, you will collaborate with the Lean Manager (or leadership team) to assess the current state of the plant's operations and develop a future state vision and implementation plan.

As a coach, you will guide teams in understanding and executing Lean principles.

Leveraging your lean background, you will identify, implement, and standardize model Lean lines / cells throughout the plant.

You will use your statistical knowledge and basic computer skills to track project performance and assure timely completion and achievement of product / process quality and cost improvement goals.

Support the development of Johnson Controls Management System (JCMS) targets and maturity plans to drive a lean culture in all areas of the business.

Align with PBU and Site leadership strategic plans to prioritize projects, eliminate waste, and support the achievement of business results.

What we look for : Required

Required

We value individuals who show initiative, are motivated to exceed expectations, and possess solid leadership skills to manage both vertically and horizontally.

Demonstrated high performance in current and previous positions.

Knowledge and experience applying lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen, 5S, waste elimination, pull systems, kanban, standard work, poka yoke, problem solving processes and daily management.

Has a solid grasp of manufacturing principles such as process knowledge, material flow, and maintenance.

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Effectively use Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Word, Teams and Outlook.

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of data and analytics visualization tools such as developing PowerBI dashboards.

Knowledge of the Johnson Controls Management System (JCMS) and prior project leadership.

Six sigma green belt or black belt.

Experience providing engaging, hands on training to production and salary teams.

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.