Johnson Controls Inc. Global Continuous Improvement Manager (Remote) in Louisville, Kentucky

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls teamAs 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– Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime- 15 days of vacation first year– Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one– Encouraging and collaborative team environment- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy- Check us out!:What you will do Working under the framework of Johnson Controls Global Continuous Improvement system, 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 identify gaps in Best Business Practice Metrics (BBP’s), and then work with all levels of Global Business Owners in establishing and executing a strategy for improving them. You will assess the Current state of Operations; Develop Future State vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan.How you will do itAs a Global Continuous Improvement Manager, you will coach the CI team, Six Sigma/Lean Implementers (MBB, Black Belts & Green Belts), to apply correct approach /DMAIC tools for improvement.Establishing CI Profit Plan and subsequent forecast goals; driving the team to achieve is important.You will ensure Process Owner involvement in SOW development and team leadership, be responsible for IDP and succession planning for all CI resources, including Six Sigma/Lean ImplementersYou will also be responsible for developing a “pull’ system to replace BBs with qualified “management-potential’ personnel.You will be using standard tracking and reporting systems, 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 CI Roadmap, driving breakthrough or best-in-class performance that balances resources between internal business efficiency and external customer-focused effectiveness projects through:Six Sigma projects methodologies (fit for purpose)You will assist Business Owners in any strategic initiative that will help in compliance to standards, implementing new systems, and designing creative solutions that will continuously improve JCI.You will be accountable to deliver annual CI goals, assist in relevant JCI action items/activities as pertains to your knowledge/skill set and technical ability.What we look for*Required:– Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and minimum of 5 years’ related experience- Black Belt with global experience in managing Six Sigma team’s & implementing process improvement projects.- Advanced presentation skills to convey information and ideas in a compelling and impactful way.- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise influence without authority globally.- High-level of performance in current and previous positions.- Experience in implementing Six Sigma programs & principals globally.- 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 advanced statistical knowledge and the ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects.- Possesses advanced computer skills (Microsoft suite, Minitab, Vizio, etc..)Preferred:– Has sufficient experience within the Company to be able to understand the organization and its business processes.- Master Black Belt with global experience in managing Six Sigma team’s & implementing process improvement projects#LI-Remote #LI-KP1*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 r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, s exual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. 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