Lean Transformation Lead: Plant & Kaizen Coach

Alloy Enterprises; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in San Antonio is seeking a Lean Transformation Lead to own a value stream's improvement journey and drive the Johnson Controls Business System deployment. You will partner with plant leaders to identify gaps, balance operations, and sustain daily management practices across the focused factory.

The role emphasizes hands-on coaching, process mapping, and targeted kaizen activities. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in manufacturing/continuous improvement, Green Belt or Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferably in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of professional working experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing operations role and 2 years in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing role.
• Has at least 2 yrs of proven experience in indirect leadership, influencing an organization to drive Lean Transformation.
• Possesses a Green Belt Six Sigma or a Lean Certification in Value Steam Mapping and Standard Work.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean tools and concepts: 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.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required.
• Proficiency in Visio and/or any other software to create Value Stream Maps and Process Maps.
• Proficiency in Autocad or similar software to create/modify site layouts.

Responsibilities

• Own the Lean Transformation Journey for one value stream.
• Assess current state, identify gaps, and plan future state.
• Develop Lean capability across the value stream by coaching staff.
• Ensure the Daily Management system is implemented and sustained.
• Perform time studies to rebalance operations and eliminate waste.
• Utilize 3P to create flow at the site within the value stream.
• Modify/update layouts during transformation of the site.
• Ensure process owner involvement in SW development and team leadership.
• Track progress with kaizen funnel reporting and drive project completion.
• Collaborate on Lean Transformation Roadmap with leadership.

Skills

Lean methodology

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen facilitation

Problem solving

Leadership experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Visio

AutoCAD basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Johnson Controls in San Antonio is seeking a Lean Transformation Lead to own a value stream's improvement journey and drive the Johnson Controls Business System deployment. You will partner with plant leaders to identify gaps, balance operations, and sustain daily management practices across the focused factory.

The role emphasizes hands-on coaching, process mapping, and targeted kaizen activities. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in manufacturing/continuous improvement, Green Belt or Lean