Lean Manager

Description

• Is a key member of the Business Unit or Project Management team(s) providing insight, direction and strategic alignment to the business
• Supports development and implementation of local project and BU improvement and innovation initiatives through workshops, training, coaching, etc. to teach and practice lean principles, methods and tools
• Facilitates the establishment of a lean management system and culture
• Implements improvement and innovation projects based on direction set by business unit/regional leadership
• Conducts regular project reviews with the Project Team, Operations Manager, and Regional Lean Manager to review project status, challenges, and opportunities and to establish measurable goals for improvement
• Provides a consistent presence on assigned projects working with each team in setting up Visual Management, the Last Planner® System, 5S, etc.
• Works with Regional Lean Manager and others to share and learn from improvement efforts
• Works daily with the team(s) in the utilization of the mechanics of Last Planner® System
• Works with Regional Lean Manager to implement standard work for own activities (LPS coaching, Lean Training, etc.)
• Develops and conducts standard lean training throughout region as well as supporting national training programs on topics such as: Last Planner® System, lean problem solving & process improvement, lean leadership and culture
• Change agent implementing strategies that develop and strengthen a lean enterprise culture in alignment with region and company goals and priorities
• Supports project teams in using Lean Roadmap as a planning tool to achieve project and company goals
• May perform other duties as necessary or assigned Supports project teams in using Lean Roadmap as a learning resource by developing and following a plan to achieve project goals.
• Utilizing the Launch Matrix, works with project teams to support a successful project launch

Requirements

• Ability to travel 1 to 2 hours around the Indianapolis office.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance