Lean Coach

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

Job summary

A leading company in the Engineering sector seeks a Lean Coach to enhance project execution through lean principles. The role involves mentoring teams and implementing lean methodologies across design and engineering functions. Candidates should possess a degree and extensive experience in Lean practices.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Care

Flexible spending dollars

Group registered retirement program

Parental top-up

Education reimbursement

Employee and family assistance programs

Compressed work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of hands-on experience applying Lean methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor Leaders and front-line Designers and Engineers in lean methods.
• Deploy Lean in accordance with the guidance of the Global Director.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Effective communication

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. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. We aim to foster an inclusive culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion that allows employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to work. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Are you an experienced lean practitioner looking for a big challenge? Fluor’s forward looking & innovative Leadership is committed to transforming project execution with lean principles, methods and techniques applied holistically. This is your opportunity to be part of an energetic and motivated team of seasoned coaches, who are tasked with developing lean capabilities of design and construction teams across all aspects of the project value chain – engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction.

The Lean Coach is charged with improving the lean thinking and execution capabilities of project teams – spanning front line to senior leadership levels. You will be building lean capabilities on projects with complex technical elements, large number of design and construction partners, and distributed execution across the globe. You will be expected to coach and mentor the development of the following competencies primarily:
Lean Design and Engineering, broadly encompassing
• Target Value Design/Set Based Concurrent Engineering/Set Based Design
• Standard work in a Design/Engineering environment (Design Cells)
• Leader Standard work, particularly as it relates to the work of Design Leads
• Continuous Estimating
• Visible and Reusable Knowledge, including the capabilities to develop Trade-off curves.
• Visual Management using the Obeya System for design and engineering
• Co-design/ development hackathons/Joint Design
• Integrated Project Delivery (I2PD/IPD) implications for Design and Engineering
• Workforce organisation/Task force arrangement for incremental design
• Last Planner System as it pertains to detailed design and engineering
• Lean Supply Systems in Construction and their optimization
• Choosing By Advantages
• Fabrication and Construction as Design Partners
• Production Preparation Process within the Design and Engineering Phases
• Organizing Design and Engineering by value streams
• Other duties as assigned

To be Considered Candidates:

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience applying Lean methodologies, Lean principles, and conducting Kaizen activities specifically within Design and Engineering functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

In the capacity of a Lean Coach, you will be required to:
• Coach and mentor Leaders and front-line Designers and Engineers in lean methods and improvement techniques.
• Deploy Lean in accordance with the guidance,
framework, methodology & roadmap provided by the
Global Director (Lean Sensei) so that a Fluor wide
transformation is enabled.
• Support the global spread/replication of Lean design holistically,
in accordance with targets set by the Global Director for
Lean, so that efficiency and productivity gains are
leveraged worldwide.
• Create fertile ground for lean (Small Group Kaizen,
Toyota Kata, Employee ideas) as defined by the Lean
deployment roadmap
• Develop capabilities at all levels by planning and
imparting Lean training – Cultural transformation.
• Develop capability at all levels (Frontline, Supervisors
and Senior Management) to practice lean by transference
of skills, knowledge and lean values experientially.
• Report progress and be guided by the Guiding Coalition
for Lean established at either Business Line or Project level

Salary Range

111,000 to 215,000

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!

Requisition Number

150120BR

Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.