Lean Training Specialist, Global Supply Chain

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 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