Hybrid (based on the nature of the role and typical industry practices)
Lead problem-solving engagements
Cascade strategic goals
Champion continuous improvement culture
Johnson Controls OpenBlue is seeking a Lean Practitioner in Shibuya, Japan, to lead regional problem-solving initiatives and drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, fluency in Japanese and business-level English, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement
Job Summary
Serve as a resource for the organization to lead regional-based problem-solving engagements and cascade strategic goals from regional leadership down to individual contributors.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, while identifying and mitigating risks for long-term sustainability.
Align with the global lean program, support regional implementations, and lead improvement projects aligned with business strategies, utilizing Lean methodologies to drive process improvements.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Johnson Controls OpenBlue is seeking a Lean Practitioner in Shibuya, Japan, to lead regional problem-solving initiatives and drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, fluency in Japanese and business-level English, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lead problem-solving engagements
Cascade strategic goals
Champion continuous improvement culture
Implement process improvement methodologies
Lead improvement projects
Conduct Lean training sessions
Facilitate Obeya Room Set-ups, VSM, Kaizen
Nice-to-have
Foster innovation with new CI techniques
Proactive risk management
Resiliency and motivation
Effective communication and collaboration
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Quality, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement
Experience leading business transformation projects
Demonstrated leadership capability
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proven analytical and systems-thinking
Excellent facilitation and strategic thinking skills
Experience in training and coaching Lean and 6Sigma methods