Sr. Lean Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Johnson Controls Full time

Role Overview
The Sr. Lean Practitioner - Global supports Lean implementation at the team level, facilitating problem-solving, standard work, and continuous improvement. This role works closely with Lean Leaders to build Lean capability. They are the engine of continuous improvement, identifying inefficiencies, solving problems, and contributing to the culture of Lean.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Resource for the organization to lead Regional-based problem-solving engagements

Policy Deployment
Cascade strategic goals from the top of the organization down to individual contributors, ensuring everyone understands their role in achieving the company's vision.

Governance
Oversee Lean Business system, Lean methodologies, tools and associated process improvement standard work. Establish Lean governance structures, performance dashboards & sustainment mechanisms.

C-Suite Collaboration
Work closely with the executive leadership team, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to drive strategic initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a liaison between the executive team, regional leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring transparent and effective communication.

Continuous Improvement
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Risk Management
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the organization's long-term sustainability and success.

Mentorship & Training
Coach and develop Lean Practitioners, Process Owners, and other leaders within the organization, fostering a culture of growth and development.

What You Will Do

  • Focus on regional initiatives, aligns with global lean program, and supports regional & global implementations
  • Implement process improvement methodologies and tools.
  • Support integration and alignment vertically and horizontally across the organization.
  • Lead improvement projects aligned with business strategies and priorities.
  • Utilize Lean methodologies to drive process improvements in key areas.
  • Conduct and manage Lean training sessions for all personnel.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities, recommending appropriate technology and business solutions.
  • Facilitate Obeya Room Set-ups, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen workshops, Daily Work Installations, and driving action closure.

How You Will Do It

  • Solve challenges by helping with global synergy opportunities, best practice sharing implementation.
  • Work closely with local leadership to implement and deliver improvements in process performance.
  • Mentor other project leaders to accelerate results and improve the culture of continuous improvement.
  • Identify key process improvement opportunities and lead process standardization.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops to promote Lean methodologies.
  • Facilitate workshops and training sessions, balancing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
  • Foster innovation by introducing new CI techniques, methodologies, and tools, sharing insights broadly across CI Team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Quality, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement.
  • Experience leading business transformation projects - track record of delivering tangible, recognized business & customer results.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability, strong business acumen, ability to align change management approach to business needs.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to establish rapport with leaders, customers and peers.
  • Proven analytical and systems-thinking: design & deployment of end-to-end solutions that exceed requirements.
  • Excellent facilitation and strategic thinking skills.
  • Experience in leading, training, and coaching Lean and 6Sigma methods & tools.
  • Demonstrated capability in team building, coaching, and effective collaboration.
  • Proactive risk management and issue resolution skills with appropriate escalation practices.
  • Travel Requirements: 25-50%

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