Business System Specialist - CI and Lean Mfg

Johnson Controls; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and inclusive work环境

Work-life balance and employee well‑be

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Business Systems Practitioner in Monterrey to develop, implement, and execute Lean Academy programs across Global Supply Chain. You will train and mentor employees, facilitate Kaizen events, and support practitioner development while ensuring improvements are implemented effectively and sustainably.

The role involves hands-on Lean coaching on the shop floor, collaboration with site leaders, and driving lean transformation initiatives with a strong focus on safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or industrial engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Lean tools: VSM, Kaizen facilitation, SMED, 5S, standard work, takt time, flow, pull systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with experience using A3 or similar methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams and influence without authority.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Conversational English proficiency required.
• Willingness to travel within Mexico and abroad.
• Valid passport and visa available for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach and mentor employees at all levels to build Lean capability through experiential learning approaches.
• Facilitate Lean learning pathways to develop capability within Global Supply Chain (Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality).
• Assist with planning, execution and sustainment of leader lean immersion programs, bootcamps, and peer learning activities.
• Responsible for production associate training (including onboarding) of Business System fundamentals, Gemba support in core approaches on the shop floor.
• Work with site Business System Leader to identify training opportunities aligned with Kaizen roadmap.
• Develop and maintain the site Lean training calendar and Practitioner Funnel in Obeya.
• Develop and maintain Lean training content, standards, visuals, and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure prototypes support safety and Lean design intent.
• Facilitate and Support Kaizen events and workshops (5S, VSM, Standardized Work, etc.).
• Coach employees in structured problem solving and Daily Management.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to embed Lean principles into daily management systems.
• Support 3P (Production Preparation Process) activities including concept development and process simulation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement action plans for process improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Facilitation

Leadership

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

VSM

Kaizen facilitation

SMED

5S

Standard work

Takt time

Flow

Pull systems

Job description

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. With operations in over 150 countries, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in building technologies and integrated solutions. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are passionate about attracting and developing top talent across the globe. Summary The Business Systems Practitioner is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Lean Academy programs - anchored on a learn-do approach, the Lean Academy is the development engine for Business System talent in GSC. This role is responsible developing training content, teaching Business System tool training, and supporting practitioner development pathways across the organization. This role will also be actively involved at Gemba, providing support across manufacturing operations, facilitating Kaizen events, value stream mapping, driving problem solving, and moonshine prototyping to ensure improvements are implemented effectively and sustainably. A key contributor to driving cultural changes that support a lean transformation journey enabling the organization to achieve sustainable success.

What will you do?

• Train, coach and mentor employees at all levels to build organizational Lean capability leveraging experiential (hands-on) learning approaches that go beyond classroom
• Facilitate and support Lean learning pathways to develop capability and capacity within the Global Supply Chain function (Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality)
• Assist with the planning, execution and sustainment of leader lean immersion programs, bootcamps, benchmark trips, and other best practice peer learning activities (seminars, conferences, etc.)
• Responsible for production associate training (including onboarding) of Business System fundamentals, Gemba support in core approaches (problem solving, visual daily management, standard work) on the shop floor, on-going coaching for associates to enable strong engagement and problem-solving proficiency with production team members
• Work closely with site Business System Leader to identify opportunities for training and talent development in alignment with Kaizen roadmap
• Develop and maintain Business System training calendar for the site in collaboration with Business System Leader
• Collaborate to develop and maintain Practitioner Funnel in Obeya
• Develop and maintain Lean training content, standards, visual management systems (training and kaizen tracking, KPI reporting ,etc.)
• Work closely with production staff and moonshiners ensuring prototypes support safety, ergonomics, quality and Lean design intent
• Facilitate and Support Kaizen events and workshops, from prework to sustainment including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, Lean Conversion and Pull Systems
• Coach employees in structured problem solving and effective Daily Management
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to embed Lean principles into daily management systems
• Support 3P (Production Preparation Process) activities, including concept development, layout optimization, and process simulation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement action plans for process improvements and provide hands-on support to ensure successful execution

What are we looking for?

• Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
• Experience 2-3 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or industrial engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge in Lean tools: VSM, Kaizen facilitation, SMED, 5S, standard work, takt time, flow, pull systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with experience using A3 or similar methodologies
• Ability to lead cross functional teams and influence without authority
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills
• Conversational English proficiency required
• Willingness to travel within Mexico and abroad
• Valid passport and visa available for international travel
• Leadership & Management Ability to work cooperatively across teams Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.