Lean Manager I - Manufacturing | Mortenson

Description

• Support the lead project Superintendent to champion 5S practices with the project team, field leaders, and trade partners
• Lead by example, coaching team members in applying continuous improvement approaches
• Engage with field leaders to build their capability in utilizing the Kaizen approach after improvement events
• Collaborate with group leaders to recognize crews and teams for their contributions to improvements
• Promote continuous improvement principles onsite, acting as a key resource for identifying opportunities and executing improvements
• Create strong partnerships with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Measure baseline performance and improvements, ensuring visibility into improvements across projects
• Support group and project leaders in preparing for, conducting, and following up on improvement events
• Develop and implement 'Production Preparation Process' for new scopes of work
• Build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Requirements

• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback
• Effective trainer and facilitator
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related degree OR
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
• Minimum of six years' construction or manufacturing experience
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Strong ability to coach and mentor lean professionals
• Minimum of three years' experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction environments or related fields
• Expert understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application to various work processes and environments
• Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Current driver's license

Benefits

• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Dental plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance