Senior Continuous Improvement Supervisor

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What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus plan

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time -15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care -Available day one

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunitiesWith outstanding resources

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will be doing:

The Senior Continuous Improvement Supervisor is responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing organization. This role focuses on implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency. The position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to influence a culture of continuous improvement at all levels.

How you will do it:

• Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

  • Lead cross-functional Kaizen events and improvement projects to enhance productivity and quality.

  • Foster a culture of Lean thinking and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Process Analysis & Improvement

  • Create and coach teams on Value Stream Mapping (Assess the Current state of the plant's Operations; Develop Future State vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan.)

  • Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.

  • Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.

  • Design and maintain systems, processes, and tools to support improvement initiatives.

  • Develop pull systems and drive toward single-piece flow to optimize material and information flow.

• Training & Development

  • Train and mentor employees on Lean principles, tools, and methodologies.

  • Facilitate workshops and continuous improvement training sessions for staff at all levels.

• Performance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for improvement projects.

  • Monitor progress and report results to senior management.

  • Adjust strategies based on data-driven insights to ensure sustained improvements.

• Collaboration & Change Management

  • Work closely with managers and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of changes.

  • Lead change management activities to support process transformation.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement leadership roles.

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, Std Work, A3 Problem Solving, Waste Elimination, Yamazumi Boards, etc.) and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver measurable results.

• Has shown initiative, the desire to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking

• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Project Management

• Coaching & Mentoring

• Data Analysis & Reporting

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - 106,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, andabilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a
competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. Thisposition includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the JohnsonControls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us