Plant Continuous Improvement Leader

Johnson Controls

  • Lubbock, TX
  • $86,000-115,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls teamAs a 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 offerCompetitive salaryPaid time off: 15 days vacation/10 holidays/ as well as paid sick time and personal daysComprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision care – all available day one of employmentEncouraging and collaborative team environmentDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policyWhat you will doResponsible for developing and monitoring the execution of Continuous Improvement Projects, facilitating the plant's Kaizen events, monitoring the execution of the JCMS Action plan, and managing savings projects to meet the annual plan.Facilitate Continuous Improvement Kaizen events within the Plant.Coordinate and implement savings projects to achieve the annual goal focused on conversion costs.Manage the integrity of CI-TRAC and Wave systems.Communicate and publish monthly results of Continuous Improvement projects (cost-out) to senior management.Support the organization as a mentor (coach) in the execution of CI Projects as required.Support the organization as a trainer in Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S, Value Chain Mapping, Yamazumi, Standard Work, Kaizen, TPM, Quick Change Over, Kanban, Heijunka, and Problem Solving with A3/PDCA/8D's as required.Implement Continuous Improvement Projects using the A3 tool and Hoshin Kanri.Participate in the development of Mfg 4.0 applications in current processes and new products, focusing on digitization, automation, and integration.Support Engineering in the Launch of new products applying Lean Manufacturing tools to achieve the goals of Service, Quality, and Safety.Collaborate with New Product Engineering in planning, managing, implementing, and controlling the launch of new products following the Johnson Controls standard process with a focus on design for manufacturing (DFM).Apply the comprehensive Quality, Safety, and Environment management system rigorously.Model the essential behaviors of Organizational Health and be an agent of change within the company.Develop and coordinate CAPEX projects until their capitalization process in a timely manner.l.What we look forRequired:Professional degree, preferably in manufacturing or engineering.Solid understanding of lean principles and project management.Preferred certification such as Green Belt.Basic knowledge of Mfg 4.0.Basic statistical knowledge and ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects.Preferred experience in SPC and General Manufacturing Processes.Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Visio.Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.Highly effective leadership and program management skills, able to manage both vertically and horizontally.Passionate about Lean philosophy and continuous improvement.Knowledge, Skills:Analytical.Troubleshooting.Extensive knowledge in Lean Manufacturing.Use of AutoCAD/Visio.Experience in executing improvement projects.Effective Leadership – Ability to influence others without authority to achieve results.HIRING SALARY RANGE: $86,000-115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at#LI-onsiteJohnson 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 . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit .

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