Plant Lean Leader

jci; Albany (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Benefits package

On-the-job training

Collaborative team

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a seasoned Continuous Improvement professional to lead plant performance initiatives under JCBS. You will identify gaps, design future state plans, and coach teams across levels to deliver measurable improvements.

Role expects 5+ years in CI with a strong Lean mindset, and solid proficiency in MS Office. Competitive salary with bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five+ years in Continuous Improvement and frontline leadership.
• Strong initiative and motivation to drive change.
• Solid leadership skills with ability to manage across levels.
• Basic statistics applied to process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in metrics and develop improvement strategies.
• Assess plant operations and shape a future state plan.
• Coach staff and leaders in JCBS practices.
• Ensure process owners are involved in development and software projects.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Frontline leadership

Statistics knowledge

Lean certification

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is 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/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do:

Working under the framework of Johnson Controls Continuous Improvement & Production system, will assess current state performance, identify gaps, visualize and establish a plan to get to the future state, monitor progress and share/acquire best-in-class ideas and systems. Defines, designs and implements process improvement as part of the Johnson Controls Business System (JCBS); ensures integration and alignment vertically and horizontally across organization. Defines improvement projects aligned with business strategies and priorities. Facilitates and coaches improvement teams.

How you will do it:

• Identify gaps in business metrics and then works with all levels of the plant in establishing and executing a strategy for improving them
• Assess the current state of the plant’s Operations; Develop Future State vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan
• Coaches plant staff, front line leaders and associates in JCBS.
• Ensure process owner involvement in SW development and team leadership
• Using kaizen funnel tracking and reporting systems, will prepare detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion and achievement of transformational and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop a plant CI Roadmap, driving breakthrough or Best-in-class performance that balances resources between internal plant efficiency and external customer-focused effectiveness projects through 1. Just Do It improvements, 2. Kaizens, 3. Workshops.
• Assists Process Owners in identifying barriers to project success and helps to drive changes when needed
• Document improvement process learning and shares best practices throughout AHU plants.
• Identifies and brings forward to Champion new project opportunities
• Assist Plant Manager in any strategic initiative that will help in compliance to standards, implementing new systems, and designing creative solutions that will continuously improve the plant.
• Is accountable to deliver the plant annual goals.
• All other tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.
• Responsible for driving Safety Performance in the Plant.
• Assesses current state performance, identifies gaps, visualizes and establishes a plan to get to the future state, monitors progress and shares/acquires best-in-class ideas and systems.

What we look for

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 5 Years suggested minimum experience in Continuous Improvement and 5 years experience as a operational frontline leader. Has demonstrated high-level performance in current and previous positions.
• Has shown initiative, the desire to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations
• Has solid leadership skills and able to manage both vertically and horizontally
• Possesses basic statistical knowledge and the ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects
• Can show certifications from a reputable lean leading company.
• Has demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise without authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required.

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $150,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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