Manager of Lean

SUMMARY

The Manager of Lean will develop Mortenson's Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, including applicable tools and techniques, for Mortenson's diverse types of work and work environments (e.g. General Contractor, Self-Perform, Business Services, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, etc.). You will build Group capabilities to understand and consistently and effectively apply this Mortenson continuous improvement approach and support Group Leaders in building a continuous improvement culture and improving business outcomes.

This role requires the ability to travel up to 75% (U.S. based travel).

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Create strong partnerships to establish trust and gain confidence in lean approaches.

* Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels, with a focus on Group Leaders and continuing to Group Lean resources, project leaders, field leaders, and the Craft workforce.

* Support leaders to establish the right focus and effort on the right things to build culture and drive business outcomes.

* Apply and refine Mortenson's Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach.

* Create pull from Group and Project Leaders and advocate for the thoughtful application of the approach with a dual focus on developing capability and improving outcomes.

* Partner with Group Leaders and project teams to test, apply and improve the Mortenson continuous improvement approach.

* Use the approach effectively in all work environments. Serve as a steward of the continuous improvement approach.

* Facilitate effective use of appropriate tools in line with the Mortenson continuous improvement approach. Develop, refine and advance the use of tools.

* Maintain consistency and effectiveness of the approach by constantly assessing and improving.

* Coach and develop key individuals to create capability and a culture of continuous improvement within their Groups.

* Lead by example with ongoing development of your own technical and leadership capabilities to coach and develop others in the application of Mortenson's continuous improvement approach.

* Coach, advise and partner with Group Lean resources (where applicable) and group leaders to propose and deliver the right continuous improvement activities to engage and build people while improving business outcomes.

* Engage group leaders to be personally involved in continuous improvement activities.

* Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels - starting with Group Leaders and Group Lean professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related degree, or equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience

* Minimum of fifteen years' construction or manufacturing experience

* Minimum of ten years' experience in a continuous improvement or other operational functional role (e.g. Quality, Safety, Planning, Process Excellence)

* Experience facilitating Kaizen

* Expert understand of Kaizen and how to apply it

* Humble learner; strong sense of curiosity and optimism

* Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset

* Excellent reliability and follow through on commitments

* Excellent trainer and facilitator

* Strong ability to coach and mentor Group and Project Leaders on how to engage their teams in continuous improvement. Strong ability to coach and mentor Lean professionals in their roles.

* Ability to influence through relationship building at group and project leader level

* Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

* Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

* Ability to travel a up to 75% to diverse locations in the continental U.S.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

* Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

* Dental plan

* 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

* Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

* Employer paid Life, AD&D,…