Business System Leader (BSL) Plant Continuous Improvement Lead

As the Business System Leader for Johnson Controls, you will lead the deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site. Working closely with the Plant Manager, Production Managers, support functions, and the existing Continuous Improvement network, you will contribute to improving operational performance, process efficiency, and employee engagement through the application of Lean tools and methodologies.

You will act as a trusted sparring partner to the Plant Manager and be an active member of both the local management team and the international BSL community. Success in this role depends on your ability to collaborate, coach, and engage teams across the organization to drive sustainable improvements together.

You will maintain a strong presence on the shop floor, helping teams identify improvement opportunities, solve problems, and sustain best practices through a structured Continuous Improvement approach. In addition, you will support leaders in translating business strategy into operational execution and sustainable business results while building a culture of problem solving, accountability, and continuous improvement.

How you will do it

Continuous Improvement Lead

• Lead the implementation of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the site.
• Initiate, plan and lead Kaizens aligned with operational and business objectives.
• Collect, analyze and present operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Challenge and help departments in achieving productivity, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Develop leadership capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and development-focused feedback.
• Support leaders in translating business strategy into operational execution and measurable business results.

Shop Floor Presence and Daily Operations

• Maintain a regular presence on the shop floor to understand processes and identify improvement potential.
• Support the deployment and sustainability of Shopfloor Daily Management practices.
• Assist in maintaining visual management systems and standardized work instructions.
• Work with supervisors and team leaders to address operational challenges and eliminate waste.
• Teach Problem Solving to the Leadership and across the plant.
• Build accountability and problem-solving capabilities at the point of impact.

Lean Tools and Problem Solving

Facilitate and participate in Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement activities.

Apply Lean tools including:

• 5S & Standard Work
• Daily Management & Leadership Standad Work
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
• Problem Solving Techniques
• SMED
• KANBAN
• Andon & Escalation
• VSM & Yamazumi
• Strategy Deployment & Execution Planning

Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Support action plan implementation and follow-up activities.

Monitor and report progress of improvement initiatives.

Maintain monthly reporting of Kaizen implementation and sustainment activities.

Track and ensure sustainment of implemented Kaizens and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Training and Employee Engagement

Support employees and supervisors in the use of Continuous Improvement tools.

Promote a culture of teamwork, problem solving, accountability, and continuous learning.

Provide coaching and development-focused feedback to leaders and employees.

Share best practices across departments.

Participate in internal training activities related to Lean and Continuous Improvement.

Support the development of future Continuous Improvement and leadership capabilities across the organization.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Production Engineering or Operational Excellence.
• Led or actively participated in a full Lean transformation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management and basic problem-solving techniques.
• Experience developing leadership capabilities and driving organizational change.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with shopfloor employees, supervisors, and leaders.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to develop Lean expertise.
• Professional English language skills are required as you will report to a leader outside the local organisation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience facilitating Kaizen events.

Knowledge of KPI monitoring and performance reporting.

Experience with process improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience with digital twins and AI is an advantage.

Ready to Join Us?

Please submit your application through our website. We continuously review incoming applications and will fill the position when the right candidate is identified.

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