Plant Lean Leader, Nisku

What you will do

Working under the framework of Johnson Controls Continuous Improvement&Production system, you 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. You will define, design and implement process improvement as part of the Johnson Controls Business System (JCBS); ensure integration and alignment vertically and horizontally across the organization. You will define improvement projects aligned with business strategies and priorities, facilitate and coach improvement teams, and be accountable to deliver the plant annual goals. You will also ensure process owner involvement in system development and team leadership, document improvement process learning, share best practices throughout AHU plants, and assist the Plant Manager with strategic initiatives that help in compliance to standards, implementing new systems, and designing creative solutions to continuously improve the plant. All other tasks as assigned, adhering to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards, and driving Safety Performance in the Plant.How you will do it

Identify gaps in business metrics and work with all levels of the plant in establishing and executing a strategy for improving them. Assess the current state of the plant’s operations; develop a future state vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan. Coach plant staff, front line leaders and associates in JCBS. Use 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, drive 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, and 3) Workshops. Assist process owners in identifying barriers to project success and driving changes when needed.Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. 5 years suggested minimum experience in Continuous Improvement and 5 years experience as an operational frontline leader. Demonstrated high-level performance in current and previous positions. Shows initiative, a desire to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations.Solid leadership skills, 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. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise influence without authority.Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access,&PowerPoint) and Internet software and e-mail. Accommodation&EEO

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). Whenrequested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies is available on our website at for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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