Lean Training & Process Improvement Specialist

Johnson Controls; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Work-life balance

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Business Systems Practitioner to lead the Global Supply Chain Lean Academy programs, developing content, teaching Lean tools, and supporting practitioner development. You will engage on the shop floor, facilitate Kaizen events, map value streams, and drive problem-solving to sustain lean improvements across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with site leaders to build capabilities, maintain the Lean training calendar, and support cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or industrial engineering.
• 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 to build Lean capability through hands-on learning.
• Support Lean learning pathways across Global Supply Chain (Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality).
• Plan, execute and sustain leader lean immersion programs and kaizen events.
• Provide Gemba support on shop floor and coach problem solving on production teams.
• Collaborate with site leaders to identify training opportunities aligned with Kaizen roadmap.
• Maintain site Lean training calendar with Business System Leader.
• Develop and maintain Practitioner Funnel in Obeya and Lean training content and KPI tracking.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Support 3P activities including concept development and process simulation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen facilitation

5S

Problem solving

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Industrial Technology

Tools

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

A3 problem solving

SMED

Standard work

Takt time

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Business Systems Practitioner to lead the Global Supply Chain Lean Academy programs, developing content, teaching Lean tools, and supporting practitioner development. You will engage on the shop floor, facilitate Kaizen events, map value streams, and drive problem-solving to sustain lean improvements across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with site leaders to build capabilities, maintain the Lean training calendar, and support cross-functional teams