Senior Lean Manager

Description

• Serves as a thought partner with National Director of Lean for overall Lean Strategy Deployment
• Facilitates Kaizen and Process Improvement events within the region and at a corporate level
• Leads monthly updates to the Regional Presidents and DCO
• Manages staffing and project support assignments for the region
• Manages and actively participates in the development and maintenance of the region’s ongoing Lean journey
• Trains internal staff on Lean tools. Helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs
• Develops and maintains Lean transformation processes and programs
• Assumes responsibility for bringing all components of the Last Planner System together to function as a system. Trains and coaches the team in LPS practices
• Trains and coaches on process improvement, A3s and other Lean tools
• Coaches and supports project teams and/or internal customers with implementation of the Lean tools and continuous improvement programs
• Trains and coaches employees and team members to understand the Work Flow Commitment Loop (reliable promising)
• Participates in the external Lean Construction Community activities and events to enhance knowledgebase
• Maintains level of standards of lean tools used among project teams or within the organization
• Challenges project team members and employees to identify, remove and resolve constraints that prevent the team from fulfilling commitments
• Coaches internal employees in leadership roles on Lean processes
• Serves as an ongoing resource for assigned projects and employees to help identify opportunities for improvement
• Responsible for training materials including developing, improving, maintaining and finding new materials
• Develops marketing messages that support a national Lean strategy
• Works with and supports national departments to bring Lean into all aspects of work
• Leads daily and weekly stand-up through a lead/co-facilitate/coach model. Actively participates in the development and maintenance of the organization’s ongoing Lean journey
• Looks for opportunities to improve current training materials

Requirements

• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy - Intermediate
• Ability to adapt and respond to dynamic situations
• Communication skills, verbal and written - Advanced
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Exhibits thought leadership regionally, congruent with overall company strategy
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• 2+ years financial management experience (Required)
• Listening skills - Intermediate
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Ability to lead change management and Lean efforts - Intermediate
• Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus. - Advanced
• Ability to manage a team
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Occasional activity: Bending, Reaching above Shoulder
• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed.
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• 2+ years’ experience implementing process improvement methodologies or other Lean tools and techniques (Required)
• Ability to speak confidently in large sized groups
• Ability and desire to master new skills
• Open learner and highly coachable
• May require extensive periods of overnight travel
• 10+ years of Lean management or consulting experience (Preferred)
• 5+ years construction operations or AEC industry experience (Required)
• Ability to read a situation and make sound recommendations - Intermediate
• Ability to coach - Intermediate
• 5+ years people management experience (Required)
• Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate
• Ability to conduct effective presentations - Intermediate
• 5+ years’ experience in meeting or group facilitation (Required)

Benefits

• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance