Lean and Ci Specialist

**What you will do**

Supporting Johnson Controls’ Data Center Solutions group under the guidance of the Manager of Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI), you will support the development and execution of a comprehensive Lean transformation strategy across the organization. You will be a change agent with a fundamental understanding of Lean methodologies and tools, as well as Continuous Improvement principles and will support continuous improvement, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives and for driving cultural and behavioral changes that support a lean transformation journey enabling the organization to achieve sustainable success.

Bring your passion for Lean fundamentals and its practices, a track record of successful implementations, a willingness to learn, and the ability to support change at all levels of the 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.
- Identify and eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives to optimize organizational performance, reduce costs, improve product quality, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Lead and facilitate training workshops to educate and empower employees at all levels of the organization on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Implement and monitor suggestion systems and other mechanisms to encourage employee participation and engagement in the continuous improvement process.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement action plans for process improvements and provide hands-on support to ensure successful execution.
- Drive the implementation of process improvement as part of the Johnson Controls Management System (JCMS) and ensures its integration and alignment vertically and horizontally across organization.
- Support the development and implementation of strategies that drive ongoing process improvement and innovation and assist in fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Assist in analyzing and evaluating business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee engagement.
- Support the development of hoshin planning processes and aligning improvement activities with company goals.
- Support the implementation of Lean strategies and initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across all areas of the organization.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and integration of Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives with overall business strategy.
- Participate in the development and delivery of training programs to build Lean and Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization.
- Participate in benchmarking activities to identify best practices and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of metrics and key performance indicators to measure the success of Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders as directed.
- Support the development and management of 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
- 4+ years of experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement, including a track record of successful project delivery and organizational transformation
- Demonstrated expertise in Lean methodologies and tools, such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kanban, Standardized Work, Leader Standard Work, etc.
- Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools, such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives
- Strong project management skills and experience leading large-scale Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)