Continuous Improvement Manager

2 weeks ago


Waynesboro, United States Johnson Controls International Full time
Job Description

Build your best future 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 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 

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time 

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care 

  • developmental opportunities 

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment 

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy 

What you will do

Working under the framework of Johnson Controls Continuous Improvement system, will assess current state performance, identify gaps, visualize and establish a plan to get to the future state, monitor progress and share/acquire best-in-class ideas and systems.

What you will do

  • Identify gaps in Best Business Practice Metrics (BBP’s), and then work with all levels of the plant in establishing and executing a strategy for improving them.

  • Assess the Current state of the plant’s Operations; Develop Future State vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan.

  • Coaches CI team, including Plant Staff, Lean Implementers, Black Belts, and Green Belts, to apply correct approach /DMAIC tools for improvement.

  • Establishes C.I. Profit Plan and subsequent Forecast goals; Drives team to achieve.

  • Ensures Process Owner involvement in SOW development and team leadership.

  • Responsible for IDP and succession planning for all C.I. resources, including Lean Implementers and Black Belts.

  • Responsible for developing a “pull’ system to replace BBs and LIs with qualified “management-potential’’ personnel.

  • 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.

  • Collaborate with leadership to develop a plant C.I. Roadmap, driving breakthrough or Best-in-Class performance that balances resources between internal plant efficiency and external customer-focused effectiveness projects through 1. Just DO It improvements, 2. Six Sigma projects, and 3. Lean Implementation projects.

  • Assists Process Owners in identifying barriers to project success and helps to drive changes when needed.

  • Document improvement process learning and shares best practices with other Black Belts.

  • Identifies and brings forward to Champion new project opportunities.

  • Assist Plant Manager in any strategic initiative that will help in compliance to standards, implementing new systems, and designing creative solutions that will continuously improve the plant.

  • Responsible for driving safety performance within the plant to achieve the JCI gold safety status (goal: no recordables or lost time injuries).

What we look for

Required

  • This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and min 5 years experience. In the absence of a four (4) year degree in an appropriate field of study, a minimum of eight years experience is required. 

  • Demonstrated high-level performance in current and previous positions.

  • Initiative and the desire to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations.

  • Solid leadership skills and able to manage both vertically and horizontally

  • Basic statistical knowledge and the ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects

  • MS Office (experience with spreadsheet applications would be very helpful).

  • Has at least a certification as a Green Belt.

Johnson 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 EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.



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