Lean Coach

Fluor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor is seeking an experienced lean practitioner to enhance project execution using lean principles. The role involves coaching teams, developing lean capabilities, and fostering an inclusive culture. Join a leading company committed to innovation and sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Flexible spending

Retirement plans

Parental top-up

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Compressed schedule with every second Friday off

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience or 16+ years if non-degreed.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience applying Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Improve lean thinking and execution capabilities of project teams.
• Coach and mentor development in lean methods.
• Support global Lean deployment and transformation efforts.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Accredited four-year degree

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. We seek creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals to help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Our team members are central to our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. We foster an inclusive culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, allowing employees to bring their authentic selves to work. If you value teamwork, empowerment, and are eager to champion sustainable solutions, this opportunity may be for you.

Are you an experienced lean practitioner seeking a significant challenge? Fluor’s leadership is committed to transforming project execution with lean principles, methods, and techniques applied holistically. Join our energetic team of coaches, developing lean capabilities across all aspects of the project value chain—engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction.

Role Responsibilities

• Improve lean thinking and execution capabilities of project teams from front line to senior leadership.
• Build lean capabilities on projects with complex technical elements, multiple design and construction partners, and global distribution.
• Coach and mentor development in areas such as Lean Design and Engineering, Target Value Design, Set Based Design, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, Continuous Estimating, Visual Management, Co-design, Integrated Project Delivery, Workforce Organization, Last Planner System, Lean Supply Systems, Choosing By Advantages, Fabrication and Construction as Design Partners, Production Preparation, Organizing by Value Streams, among others.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the location of the role.
• Accredited four-year degree or equivalent in a relevant field, with 12+ years of experience, or 16+ years if non-degreed.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience applying Lean methodologies within Design and Engineering functions.
• Effective communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Technical knowledge relevant to the job, ability to learn applicable laws and guidelines, attention to detail, and time management skills.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor leaders and design/engineering staff in lean methods.
• Support global Lean deployment and transformation efforts.
• Create opportunities for lean activities such as Kaizen, Toyota Kata, and employee ideas.
• Develop and impart Lean training to all organizational levels.
• Report progress and collaborate with the Lean Guiding Coalition.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $111,000 to $215,000. The market rate typically at the mid-point, with final salary influenced by qualifications, experience, location, and market conditions.

Benefits include competitive compensation, health and dental coverage, flexible spending, retirement plans, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and more. The Canada offices operate on a compressed schedule with every second Friday off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected criteria.