What do we offer
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
- Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.
What you will do
- Lead the implementation and management of Kanban systems to optimize workflow and material movement.
- Facilitate Kaizen events to identify opportunities for improvement and eliminate waste.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production processes and ensure alignment with Lean principles.
- Train and mentor team members on Kanban methodology and Lean practices.
- Analyze data and metrics to drive continuous improvements and report on progress to management.
How you will do it
- Utilize Lean tools and methodologies to assess current processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Engage with team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Develop training materials and conduct workshops to educate staff on Kanban and Lean techniques.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Kanban systems and make necessary adjustments.
- Provide regular updates and feedback to management about project statuses and team performance.
What are we looking for
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
- Strong understanding of Lean principles, particularly Kanban.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.
Preferred:
- Experience in a leadership role within a Lean transformation initiative.
- Certification in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and their integration with manufacturing processes.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $95,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. 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.
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. To view 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
- Strong understanding of Lean principles, particularly Kanban
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics
- Experience in a leadership role within a Lean transformation initiative
- Certification in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
- Knowledge of ERP systems and their integration with manufacturing processes
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
