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Lean Implementer

Johnson Controls, Inc.
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Mississippi, Hattiesburg
77 Academy Dr (Show on map)
Oct 24, 2025

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 and bonus

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

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

  • On the job/cross training opportunities

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Facilitate cross-functional expert teams to drive breakthrough or Best-in-Class performance in People, Quality, Material Flow, and Cost.

  • Value Stream Analysis (Current and Future State Value Stream Mapping)

  • Collaborate with C.I. Manager to assess the Current state of the plant's Operations; Develop Future State vision and implementation plan.

  • Drive multifunctional teams

  • Assist in locating Best-in-Class Operations processes, and then getting them into the plant.

  • Support other C.I. initiatives, including best practice implementation, while striving to improve Business Metrics.

  • Coach team members in understanding Lean principles.

  • Identify and drive to implement model Lean lines/cells, and then extend to whole plant.

  • Assist in the gathering of JCMS Assessment data. Collaborate with C.I. Manager to improve Lean-relevant metrics, including those in the 6 panels.

  • 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, bridging business metrics gaps with either: 1. Just Do It improvements, 2. Six Sigma projects, or 3. Lean Implementation projects.

  • Identifies barriers to project success and solicits help from champions when needed.

  • Assist the Continuous Improvement 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.

  • Accountable to impact on Operational Cost.

  • All other tasks as assigned

  • Adheres to the Company's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • 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 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.

  • Has a solid grasp of manufacturing principles, including Process, Information, and Material flow.

  • Has a solid understanding of lean principles, including: Waste elimination, Pull systems, Kanban, Visual workspace, One piece flow, Flow Production, Set-up reduction, Standardized work, Variation reduction, Error proofing, Total Productive Maintenance, Design for Manufacturing, Ergonomics, Kepner Traego problem solving, and lean replenishment systems including supermarkets, orphanages, buffer calculations, line-side replenishment, I-supply, JTDS, and level loading

  • Possesses basic computer skills (experience with spreadsheet applications would be very helpful).

  • Has sufficient experience within the Company to be able to understand the organization and its business products and processes.

  • Certification as a Lean Implementer in all JCMS training modules; preferred certification as Green Belt.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written, and presentation skills

  • Has demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise influence without authority.

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