Plant Lean Leader

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to enhance operational efficiencies at their Phoenix, Arizona plant. This role involves assessing performance, identifying gaps, and leading process improvement initiatives to achieve plant goals.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement and operational leadership. The salary range is $100,000- $134,000, complemented by a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Continuous Improvement.
• 5 years experience as an operational frontline leader.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess current state performance and identify gaps.
• Facilitate and coach improvement teams.
• Drive implementation of process improvement projects.

Skills

Process Improvement

Leadership

Statistical Knowledge

Communication

Microsoft Suite Applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 work with all levels of the plant to establish and execute a strategy for improving them.
• Assess the current state of the plant’s operations; develop a 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, 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.
• Assist Process Owners in identifying barriers to project success and helps to drive changes when needed.
• Document improvement process learning and share best practices throughout AHU plants.
• Identify and bring 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.
• 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.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years suggested minimum experience in Continuous Improvement and 5 years experience as an operational frontline leader.
• Has demonstrated high‑level performance in current and previous positions.
• Has shown initiative, 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 influence without authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E‑mail is required.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

Salary: $100,000- $134,000 (subject to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) The position includes a competitive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.