Lean Director - Americas

About the Role

The Lean Director, Americas drives Lean implementation at the team level, facilitating problem‑solving, standard work, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Lean Leaders, the role builds Lean capability and acts as the engine for identifying inefficiencies and fostering a Lean culture. In this strategic leadership position, the director leads regional problem‑solving engagements, cascades corporate goals to individual contributors, and oversees the Lean Business system, governance structures, dashboards, and sustainment mechanisms. The role collaborates with the C‑suite and serves as a liaison among executive, regional, and stakeholder groups, while championing continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and mentorship of Lean practitioners. The director focuses on regional initiatives aligned with the global Lean program, implements process‑improvement methodologies, and leads projects that support business strategy. Responsibilities include conducting Lean training, root‑cause analysis, facilitating Obeya rooms, value‑stream mapping, Kaizen workshops, and ensuring action closure. Additionally, the leader mentors project teams, drives standardization, and introduces innovative CI tools across the organization. Johnson Controls enhances building intelligence by delivering integrated systems, digital solutions, and services that make buildings safer, more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable, supporting a wide range of environments worldwide. • Lead regional problem‑solving engagements aligned with the global Lean strategy • Cascade strategic goals to all levels, ensuring clear role understanding • Oversee Lean governance, performance dashboards, and sustainment processes • Partner with C‑suite and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives • Champion a continuous‑improvement culture using Lean tools • Identify and mitigate operational risks for long‑term sustainability • Coach and develop Lean practitioners, Process Owners, and leaders • Implement process‑improvement methodologies across the organization • Drive improvement projects that support business priorities • Conduct Lean training, root‑cause analysis, and facilitate Obeya, VSM, and Kaizen workshops • Standardize processes and introduce innovative CI techniques • Mentor project leaders to accelerate results and embed CI culture

Key Responsibilities

• ▸lean governance
• ▸performance dashboards
• ▸root‑cause analysis
• ▸obeya facilitation
• ▸value‑stream mapping
• ▸kaizen workshops

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or a related field and possess 7‑10 years of continuous‑improvement experience, including leading transformation projects with measurable results. Required skills include strong leadership, business acumen, communication, analytical and systems‑thinking abilities, and proven expertise in Lean and Six Sigma coaching and training. Experience in team building, risk management, and effective collaboration is essential. The position requires 25‑50 % travel and adheres to Johnson Controls’ equal‑employment‑opportunity policies, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. • Require 7‑10 years of continuous‑improvement experience and Lean/Six Sigma expertise • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or a related field • Travel 25‑50 % of the time

Requirements

• ▸lean sixsigma
• ▸continuous improvement
• ▸7‑10 yrs
• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸leadership
• ▸business acumen

Work Environment

Hybrid