Johnson Controls
manufacturing
KanbanEngineer
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“Kanban Engineer at Johnson Controls. Skills: material flow, Kanban, logistics, continuous improvement. Design material flow processes. Implement material flow processes”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver materials efficiently; deliver materials accurately; deliver materials on time; reduce waste; enhance overall productivity; ensure flow operates seamlessly; improve material delivery; improve inventory accuracy; strengthen adoption of Kanban; strengthen sustainability of Kanban
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; interpret data; propose improvements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field, 2–4 years of experience in material flow, logistics engineering, or manufacturing support, Knowledge of material flow processes, Experience in designing and creating PFEP & ABC/XYZ analysis, Knowledge in tugger route implementation, Knowledge in Kanban and Kitting process implementation, Familiarity with lean tools and methodologies, Ability to calculate headcount requirements, Experience with software design and intermediate Excel skills, Intermediate English proficiency (written and spoken), Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), Analytical skills with ability to interpret data and propose improvements, Excellent communication and teamwork skills
What You'll Do.
Design material flow processes
Implement material flow processes
Design logistics strategies
Define Kanban systems
Maintain Kanban systems
Define replenishment methods
Maintain replenishment methods
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Audit Kanban processes
Lead development of Kanban methodology
Lead training of Kanban methodology
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with manufacturing teams; Collaborate with planning teams; Collaborate with warehouse teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
### 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 Kanban Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing material flow strategies across production lines. This role ensures that materials are delivered efficiently, accurately, and on time to support manufacturing operations. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity. Additionally, this position will audit the Kanban process, oversee the management of Kanban cards, and ensure that the entire flow operates seamlessly across internal operations and supplier interactions. ### ### How will you do it? * ### Develop and implement material flow processes to support production requirements. * ### Design layouts and logistics strategies for efficient material handling. * ### Define and maintain Kanban systems, picklists, and replenishment methods. * ### Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, and warehouse teams to align material flow with production schedules. * ### Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on material delivery and inventory accuracy. * ### Support implementation of lean manufacturing and ABC/XYZ analysis for material classification. * ### Monitor KPIs related to material availability, line stoppages, and logistics efficiency. * ### Audit K
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