Continuous Improvement Specialist II at Johnson Controls

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team!

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 our winning team and pave the way for a bright future. With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. 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.

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Here's what we have to offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
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What you will do:

The CI Specialist will apply our people talents to produce at the pace of customer demand using optimal resources achieving lowest cost with Lean & Six Sigma quality across the entire Value Stream.

How you will do it:

• Using standard tracking and reporting systems, will prepare detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion and achievement of product / process quality and savings goals while monitoring project progress to ensure updates and desired results are implemented
• Facilitate cross-functional expert teams to drive breakthrough or Best-in-Class performance in People, Quality, Material Flow, and Cost.
• Drive and coach multi-functional teams to apply correct lean tools while using DMAIC to achieve CI milestones
• Collaborate with C.I. Manager to assess the Current state of the plant’s Operations and help in developing Future State vision and implementation plan through Value Stream Mapping Analysis
• Assist the Plant Manager in any strategic initiative that will help in compliance to standards and implement new systems that will continuously improve the plant including facilitating and using the Hoshin Kanri tool to drive plant strategy.
• Understand operational capital plan and assist with leading Capital budget project team in monthly/yearly capital plan achievement.

What we look for:

Required:

• Has demonstrated high level performance in current and previous positions.
• Possesses basic statistical knowledge and the ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects.
• Has a solid grasp of manufacturing principles, including Process, Information, and Material flow.
• Has a solid understanding of lean principles.
• Possesses basic computer skills (experience with spreadsheet applications would be very helpful).
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Where legally permissible, if hired, candidate is required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no later than his/her start date, unless candidate has a valid medical condition or sincerely held religious belief precluding, he/she from receiving the vaccine.

Preferred

• Preferred Lean Six Sigma certification
• Has at least 3-5 years continuous improvement experience and is able to understand the organization and its business products and processes fluidly.

JCI employees are valued members of the Johnson Controls family. They are dedicated, skilled, and passionate individuals who contribute to the success and growth of our company. We prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our employees are encouraged to voice their ideas and opinions, knowing that they will be heard and valued. We believe in investing in our employees' well-being, providing competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for career advancement. With a strong emphasis on safety and a commitment to sustainability, JCI employees play a crucial role in shaping a smarter, healthier, and more sustainable future for buildings and communities worldwide.