Manager of Lean
SUMMARY
The Manager of Lean is a key member of our corporate Lean team, which has responsibility for maintaining the integrity of Mortenson ’s Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach and developing capability to execute it in 23+ business units (Operating Groups). The Manager of Lean will apply 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 Operating 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.
PLEASE NOTE: This role requires the ability to travel up to 75% (U.S. based travel).
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Create strong partnerships to establish trust and gain confidence in lean approaches.
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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.
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Support leaders to establish the right focus and effort on the right things to build culture and drive business outcomes.
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Apply and refine Mortenson ’s Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach.
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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.
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Partner with Group Leaders and project teams to test, apply and improve the Mortenson continuous improvement approach.
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Use the approach effectively in all work environments. Serve as a steward of the continuous improvement approach.
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Facilitate effective use of appropriate tools in line with the Mortenson continuous improvement approach. Develop, refine and advance the use of tools.
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Maintain consistency and effectiveness of the approach by constantly assessing and improving.
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Coach and develop key individuals to create capability and a culture of continuous improvement within their Groups.
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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.
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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.
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Engage group leaders to be personally involved in continuous improvement activities.
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Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels – starting with Group Leaders and Group Lean professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS
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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
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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)
- Ability to travel up to 75% to diverse locations in the continental U.S.
- Experience facilitating Kaizen
- Expert understand of Kaizen and how to apply it
- Humble learner; strong sense of curiosity and optimism
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Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
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Excellent reliability and follow through on commitments
- Excellent trainer and facilitator
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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.
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Ability to influence through relationsh