Business System Manager

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What will you do?

The Business Systems Specialist is a subject-matter expert responsible for leading Lean transformation activities, facilitating structured improvement processes, and providing technical guidance across manufacturing operations. This role leads Kaizen events, conducts value stream mapping, drives problem solving, and directs the moonshine prototyping function to ensure improvements are implemented effectively and sustainably.

How will you do it?

• Support Lean events, including Kaizen workshops, SMED, 5S, standard work development, and flow creation.
• Participate and lead Value Stream Mapping and develop actionable future-state implementation plans.
• Drive structured problem solving using A3, PDCA, root cause analysis, and other Lean methodologies.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to embed Lean principles into daily management systems.
• Provide technical direction to the Moonshiner, ensuring prototypes support Lean design intent, ergonomics, and safety.
• Support 3P (Production Preparation Process) activities, including concept development, layout optimization, and process simulation.
• Develop and maintain Lean standards, visual management systems, and performance metrics.
• Coach and mentor employees at all levels to build organizational Lean capability.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and track results.
• Support capital projects and new product/process introductions with Lean design principles

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or industrial engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean tools: VSM, Kaizen facilitation, SMED, 5S, standard work, takt time, flow, pull systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using A3 or similar methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.· Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Experience working in a high-mix, fast-paced manufacturing environment is an asset.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.