Cont Improvement & Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Job Details

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. Own manufacturing sign offs and process readiness for new product introduction.

How you will do it

• Partner with engineer team for SKU reduction rationalization
• Document improvement process learning and shares best practices with other Black Belts.
• 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.
• Ensures Process Owner involvement in SOW development and team leadership.
• Owns capital request needs for capacity planning and process improvements
• 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.
• Perform safety observations/inspections as required.
• Identifies and brings forward to Champion new project opportunities.
• Work with cross functional design engineer to improve manufacturability on older designs
• Is accountable to deliver the plant annual CI goals.
• Responsible for manufacturing sign offs and readiness for new production introduction
• Establishes C.I. Profit Plan and subsequent Forecast goals; Drives team to achieve.
• Responsible for IDP and succession planning for all C.I. resources, including Lean Implementers and Black Belts.
• 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.
• Drive drawing updates & improvements with design engineering team
• 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.
• 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.

What we look for

• Has at least a certification as a Green Belt, and has received certification as a Lean implementer
• Has sufficient experience within the Company to be able to understand the organization and its business processes
• Has proven leadership skills and able to manage both vertically and horizontally
• Has demonstrated high-level performance in current and previous positions
• Has shown initiative, the desire to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations
• Has proven effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise influence without authority
• Possesses basic statistical knowledge and the ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects
• 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 nine years’ experience is required.

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
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime

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