Senior Manager, Regional Continuous Improvement at Johnson Controls
Norman, OK 73019
About the Job
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, 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 salary and bonus plan
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care available on day one
On the job/cross training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
You will be advance Lean in practice, adaptation and cultural integration. Through the development and implementation of specific strategies, training and active advocacy, you will influence the organization to realize a sophisticated Lean culture. You will also demonstrate success through increased operational and business metrics performance. With responsibility for three plant sites, the work of this role will impact $100M+ in conversion cost and operational performance. You will also align the processes, measurements, standards, and efforts across the region with the primary focus areas of Lean and Continuous Improvement. You will be fully accountable for supporting and leading the creation of an inclusive and positive organizational culture while assisting in the developing of a bench of Lean skilled talent that is prepared to take on larger assignments, is diverse in representation, background/experience and thought. You will also lead in a matrixed environment to all Lean leads at plant sites.
This role can sit in Norman, OK or Wichita, KS and is available for relocation assistance.
How you will do it
Development and deployment of both a short-term and long-term Lean strategy that accelerates the progress of continuous improvement across all operations.
Leading the consistent execution of the Lean deployment plan support the operation with Hoshin Planning and rhythm, KPI Scorecard Management and Structured Learning.
Ensure that all strategic breakthroughs and Continuous Improvement Plans are actioned through high quality plans tied to Value Stream Maps and Standard Work, and vital KPI scorecards are in place.
Support the deployment and maturity of the Johnson Controls Management System (JCMS) principles to drive the cultural transformation.
Develop and drive both strategic and tactical Lean activities and advancements including training and execution; through word and action, develop an organization that embraces Lean and actively improves the operations using appropriate Lean methodologies and tools.
Drive through coaching the culture of true Gemba walks and to ensure the leadership is supporting the associates to drive strong teams at each area of the plants.
Support the site Lean Managers and Facilitators with proven improvement methodologies to ensure successful completion of their projects. Help drive the training with Lean Academies, shop floor kaizen events, benchmarking experiences, and daily CI ideation.
Raise the performance and talent level in the plant through active engagement with leaders and employees. Mentor, coach, and train others throughout assigned organization. Coach up, across and below others to act with the Servant Leadership mindset.
Assist in raising the engagement and organizational health within assigned region; create an inclusive culture through role modeling, setting of expectations and course correcting.
Be an active and visible community participant; raising the awareness of our sites and their local impact while also increasing the positive impact the site has on the community.
What we look for
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or similar
10+ years Manufacturing Leadership experience with emphasis on Lean Deployment, Toyota Production System, Theory of Constraints, and Six Sigma.
3-5 years experience leading Lean or Continuous improvement at a large manufacturing site or multi-site
Demonstrated success in translating strategic priorities into operational reality
Demonstrated success in driving organizational and cultural changes
Proven track record in change management and influencing skills across the organization
Up to 50% travel required (US and MX)
Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certifications
Previous multi-facility accountability
Experience working in a large matrix global organization
