Johnson Controls · 1 week ago
Sr. Lean Practitioner - Global
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expJohnson Controls is a global company focused on continuous improvement and Lean implementation. The Sr. Lean Practitioner - Global will support Lean initiatives, facilitate problem-solving, and mentor leaders while driving operational efficiency across the organization.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Resource for the organization to lead Regional-based problem-solving engagements
Cascade strategic goals from the top of the organization down to individual contributors, ensuring everyone understands their role in achieving the company's vision
Oversee Lean Business system, Lean methodologies, tools and associated process improvement standard work. Establish Lean governance structures, performance dashboards & sustainment mechanisms
Work closely with the executive leadership team, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to drive strategic initiatives
Serve as a liaison between the executive team, regional leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring transparent and effective communication
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the organization's long-term sustainability and success
Coach and develop Lean Practitioners, Process Owners, and other leaders within the organization, fostering a culture of growth and development
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
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
Qualification
Required
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%
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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