Manager of Lean and Continuous Improvement

About this role

Silent-Aire USA, Inc. seeks Manager of Lean and Continuous Improvement at its facility located at 280 E Germann Road, Building #280, Gilbert, AZ, 85297.

JOB DESCRIPTION:               

Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across manufacturing operations using Lean principles and Johnson Controls Growth System (JCGS) (15%). Drive Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and structured problem-solving to eliminate waste and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (10%). Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to implement process improvements and standard work (15%). Develop and maintain visual management systems (daily management boards, KPIs, tiered accountability) to ensure operational transparency (10%). Oversee MES/SAP alignment, ensuring accurate routings, BOMs, and work instructions for production processes (5%). Facilitate workshops, prepare charters, define objectives, track actions, and report progress to leadership (10%). Create dashboards and reports using Power BI and other analytics tools to monitor performance and sustain improvements (10%). Coach supervisors and frontline teams on Lean tools, problem-solving, and continuous improvement culture (25%). Will supervise two (2) direct reports - Process Improvement Specialists. Travel: Up to 20% domestic travel to other company facilities or customer sites for workshops and CI projects. Telecommuting: Occasional remote work may be permitted.

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Plus five (5) years of experience as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Engineer, or related occupation in the manufacturing operations, Lean/Continuous Improvement, or process engineering field. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with:( 1) Utilizing Lean tools (Kaizen, VSM, 5S, SMED, A3/PDCA, and root cause analysis); (2) ERP/MES systems; (3) Data analysis and visualization utilizing (Excel or Power BI); (4) Implementing visual management systems, 5S and tiered daily management; and (5) Facilitating and coaching Kaizen workshops and team development.

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply by emailing their resume to michael.2.carroll@jci.com Must Reference Manager of Lean and Continuous Improvement . Reference Job Code: #MLC-CHA .

*This position is eligible for benefits under the Silent-Aire USA, Inc Employee Referral Program, which includes specific incentives for referring employees.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here .

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