Manager of Lean and Continuous Improvement

4 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Johnson Controls International Full time

As 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 that is 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 Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including Retirement Savings Plan, Extended Health Care, Dental, and Vision
- Paid holidays, paid vacation days, and paid sick time
- Career Advancement Opportunities across Business Units and Geographies
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

**What you will do**

Supporting Johnson Controls’ Data Center Solutions group, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of a comprehensive Lean transformation strategy across the organization. You will be an experienced, key change agent with a deep understanding of Lean fundamentals, methodologies, and tools, as well as Continuous Improvement principles.

You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives as well as driving cultural and behavioral changes that support a Lean transformation journey which enable our organization to achieve sustainable success. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, develop and implement action plans, and monitor progress towards achieving results.

Bring your passion for Lean fundamentals and its practices, a track record of successful implementations, and your ability to lead and influence change at all levels to our amazing organization

**How you will do it**
- Conduct regular Gemba walks and Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and identify waste reduction opportunities on the shop floor.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing and implementing strategies that drive ongoing process improvement and innovation.
- Analyze and evaluate business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
- Facilitate the development of Hoshin Planning processes and aligning improvement activities with company goals.
- Define, design, and implement process improvement as part of the Johnson Controls Management System (JCMS), and ensure its integration and alignment vertically and horizontally across organization.
- Develop and implement Lean strategies and initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across all areas of the organization.
- Develop and implement Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools, such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and integration of Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives with overall business strategy.
- Manage a team of Lean and Continuous Improvement professionals and provide coaching and mentorship to support their professional development.
- Lead and coach cross-functional teams in the use of Lean tools and methodologies to identify and eliminate waste and improve processes.
- Drive the development and implementation of sustaining systems such as suggestion systems, team leaders and group leaders with appropriate spans of control and clear roles and responsibilities.
- Develop and deliver training programs to build Lean and Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization.
- Establish and maintain relationships with external organizations to promote the exchange of ideas and best practices in lean and continuous improvement.
- Develop and manage benchmarking activities to identify best practices and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Develop and monitor metrics and key performance indicators to measure the success of Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Communicate and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
- Develop and manage the budget for lean and continuous improvement activities.
- Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership on the status of improvement activities and results achieved.

**What we look for**

**Required**:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of combined experience in leadership roles in Manufacturing environment, Project Management and Lean and Continuous Improvement, including a track record of suc

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