Business Systems Leader I

Job Summary

Working under the framework of Johnson Controls Continuous Improvement & Production system, this role 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. Defines, designs and implements process improvement as part of the Johnson Controls Business System (JCBS); ensures integration and alignment vertically and horizontally across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in business metrics and works with all levels of the plant in establishing and executing a strategy for improving them
• Afford the current state of the plant’s Operations; Develop Future State vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan
• Coach plant staff, front line leaders and associates in JCBS
• Ensure process owner involvement in SW development and team leadership
• Utilize kaizen funnel tracking and reporting systems, prepare detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion and achievement of transformational and continuous improvement projects
• Collaborate with leadership to develop a plant CI 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. Kaizens, 3. Workshops
• Identifies and brings forward to Champion new project opportunities
• Assists 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
• Is accountable to deliver the plant annual goals
• Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards
• Assesses current state performance, identifies gaps, visualizes and establishes a plan to get to the future state, monitors progress and shares/acquires best-in-class ideas and systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. 5 Years suggested minimum experience in Continuous Improvement and 5 years experience as an operational frontline leader
• Has demonstrated high-level performance in current and previous positions
• Shows initiative, the desire to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations
• Possesses solid leadership skills and able to manage both vertically and horizontally
• Possesses basic statistical knowledge and the ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects
• Can show certifications from a reputable lean leading company
• Shows effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise without authority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required