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Continuous Improvement Manager

Johnson Controls  - Birmingham, AL
Thursday, October 08, 2009

Johnson Controls is a world class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. We are a global market leader in Automotive Experience, Building Efficiency and Power Solutions with over 140,000 employees in 125 countries. For over a century, Johnson Controls has been working to find new ways to improve the places where people live, work and travel, which in turn gives our employees the chance to change the world. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge in an environment that values teamwork, integrity and diversity. Join us now! Your Ingenuity is welcome! JCI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and as such does not discriminate in its recruiting and selection process based on disability or handicap status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Hotline at (414)-524-8999 and press option #0.

This opportunity exists at JCIM McCalla, AL plant. JCIM is a plant-joint venture of Johnson Controls, Inc. McCalla produces plastic injection molded and assembled parts to the automotive industry. The plant operates (3) production shifts (7:00a - 3:30p; 3:00p - 11:30p; and 11:00p - 7:30a - Monday thru Friday). Candidates must have experience in the automotive industry - plastic injection molding preferred. The potential for weekend work is favorable.

Only serious candidates with experience, education, training, and demonstrated understanding within the listed disciplines should apply.

Qualifications

Using Six Sigma, Kaizen, and VA/VE methodology, identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities to deliver project cost, quality and time objectives established by the Plant Manager and his/her respective business unit executive. Supervises the activities of the CI team. Identifies key individuals for team membership and secures their availability directly or with the assistance of their Champion. Provides basic Six Sigma, Kaizen, VA/VE training to project team members. Applies Six Sigma, Kaizen, VA/VE tools and techniques to measure, analyze, improve and control project processes. Reports on project progress to management team and other appropriate leadership levels at least on a monthly basis. Prepares detailed plans to track project performance and assure timely completion and achievement of quality and savings goals. Shares best practices with the Cottondale team and other CI Managers. Provide leadership as he JCMS Facilitator.

Reporting Relationship:

Plant Manager

Desired Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or Accounting related field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience with Six Sigma, Kaizen and VA/VE. Must have demonstrated problem solving skills, statistics, communication and manufacturing principle skills.

Job
Manufacturing and Operations

Primary Location
AL-Birmingham

Organization
Automotive North America

Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, Alabama



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