Lean Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop robust partnerships to foster trust and instill confidence in lean methodologies.

• Cultivate relationships across various backgrounds and organizational tiers, concentrating on Group Leaders, Group Lean resources, project leaders, field leaders, and the Craft workforce.

• Assist leaders in prioritizing efforts toward culture development and achieving business outcomes.

• Implement and enhance Mortenson’s Kaizen-based continuous improvement strategy.

• Generate interest from Group and Project Leaders and advocate for the thoughtful application of this approach.

• Collaborate with Group Leaders and project teams to test, apply, and refine the continuous improvement methodology.

• Employ and manage the approach across General Contractor, Self-Perform, Business Services, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other work settings.

• Facilitate the necessary tools and evolve, refine, and promote their utilization.

• Evaluate and enhance the consistency and effectiveness of the approach.

• Mentor and develop Group Lean resources and group leaders.

• Suggest and implement continuous improvement initiatives that engage and develop personnel while enhancing business outcomes.

• Involve group leaders in actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Continuously advance technical and leadership skills to coach and nurture others.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and extensive technical/field experience demonstrated over several years of relevant work experience.

• At least fifteen years of experience in construction or manufacturing.

• A minimum of ten years in a continuous improvement or another operational functional role.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% to various locations across the continental U.S.

• Proficient in facilitating Kaizen sessions.

• In-depth understanding of Kaizen principles and their application.

• A humble learner with a sense of curiosity and optimism.

• A proactive self-starter with a growth-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional reliability and commitment to follow through on obligations.

• Outstanding trainer and facilitator.

• Strong capability to coach and mentor Group and Project Leaders, as well as Lean professionals.

• Ability to influence through relationship building at both the group and project leader levels.

• Effective collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Strong active listening skills and effective communication, including receptiveness to diverse feedback and input.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include vision coverage at no additional cost.

• Dental coverage.

• 401k retirement plan featuring a generous match from Mortenson.

• Paid time off, holidays, and other forms of paid leave.

• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• No-cost mental health tool and concierge services with a wide array of work-life resources.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Adoption assistance.

• Discounts on gym memberships.