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Johnson Controls · Onsite · Apodaca-Nuevo Leon-Mexico

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.


The Materials Flow Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining Kanban-based material flow systems to ensure the efficient delivery of materials to production. This role drives inventory optimization, PFEP accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives that support lean manufacturing principles and uninterrupted production operations.


How will you do it?

  • Define and maintain Kanban systems, picklists, and replenishment methods.

  • Develop and implement material flow processes to support production requirements.

  • Design layouts and logistics strategies for efficient material handling.

  • 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 Kanban processes and Kanban cards to ensure the entire flow operates seamlessly.

  • Lead the development and on-site training of the Kanban methodology to strengthen adoption and sustainability.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.

  • 5 years of experience in material flow, logistics engineering, or manufacturing support, with a strong focus on Kanban implementation.

  • 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 / MES preferred).

  • Analytical skills with ability to interpret data and propose improvements.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


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.

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Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intense

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