Lean Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Change agent implementing strategies that develop and strengthen a lean enterprise culture in alignment with region and company goals and priorities
• Works daily with the team(s) in the utilization of the mechanics of Last Planner® System
• A key member of the Business Unit or Project Management team(s) providing insight, direction and strategic alignment to the business
• Utilizes the Launch Matrix, works with project teams to support a successful project launch
• Supports project teams in using Lean Roadmap as a planning tool to achieve project and company goals
• 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
• Works with Regional Lean Manager and others to share and learn from improvement efforts
• Implements improvement and innovation projects based on direction set by business unit/regional leadership
• 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
• 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
• May perform other duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Preferred Last Planner ® System project experience (alternatively, completed Advancing Lean training program)
• Preferred general lean knowledge and experience
• Preferred experience working with BIM and BIM staff
• Curiosity and interest in life-long learning and personal development
• Willing to challenge status quo
• Change agent who is able to influence others and “lead without authority”
• Shows initiative (i.e., self-starter), patience, and perseverance
• Has coaching mindset and skills

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25lbs
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock
• Nose is usually moderate to very loud