Lean Manager - Battery Storage & Energy Projects

Mortenson; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous_M

Paid time off, holidays, and other pay

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-cost mental health tools and work‑l

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Lean Manager to support the Battery Energy Storage Solutions Group and Project Teams in defining Lean Innovation agendas and standard work. This role requires collaboration with staff at all levels in a dynamic, confidential environment, with 50% remote work and up to 75% travel.

You will drive continuous improvement, coach teams, and develop the Production Preparation Process for new scopes of work while championing 5S practices on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and field experience accepted.
• Minimum six years in construction or manufacturing.
• Minimum three years applying continuous improvement in relevant environments.
• Current driver's license and ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership to establish trust for lean approaches.
• Coach teams in applying continuous improvement and Kaizen methods.
• Lead improvement events and ensure follow-up actions are executed.
• Promote 5S and Production Preparation Process within projects.
• Measure performance baselines and communicate gains across projects.
• Develop capabilities of field leaders to sustain improvements.
• Recognize crews for contributions to improvements.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Change management

Project leadership

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Lean Manager to support the Battery Energy Storage Solutions Group and Project Teams in defining Lean Innovation agendas and standard work. This role requires collaboration with staff at all levels in a dynamic, confidential environment, with 50% remote work and up to 75% travel.

You will drive continuous improvement, coach teams, and develop the Production Preparation Process for new scopes of work while championing 5S practices on site.