Lean Specialist 2

JE Dunn Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Dallas is seeking a Lean Specialist 2 to support training of internal staff on Lean tools and transformation processes. The role involves gathering information, maintaining training materials, and coaching project teams to apply Lean principles effectively.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of construction operations or Lean experience and a Bachelor’s degree. They must demonstrate strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of Lean philosophy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years construction operations or Lean experience required.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written, at an intermediate level.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Supports the training of internal staff on Lean tools.
• Maintains training and planning materials.
• Assists in the coaching of project teams.

Skills

Ability to perform work accurately

Communication skills - Intermediate

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to coach

Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Role Summary

The Lean Specialist 2 will support the training of internal staff on Lean tools and help maintain Lean transformation processes and programs, taking on increasingly more complex tasks and roles. This position will be responsible for maintaining training and planning materials, assisting in the coaching of project teams, and helping all employees understand and apply Lean principles in their work. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Job Features

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Senior Lean Specialist

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Supports the training of internal staff on Lean tools and helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs.
• Gathers information and completes analysis to assess impact of Lean transformation on projects.
• May train and support team members with basic lean tools.
• Supports the maintenance of the organization’s ongoing Lean journey.
• Challenges project team members and employees to identify, remove and resolve constraints that prevent the team from fulfilling commitments.
• Maintains level of standards of lean tools used among project teams or within the organization.
• Identifies new and innovative ways to implement Lean tools and methodologies.
• Utilizes current training materials and customizes them to specific customers.
• Looks for opportunities to improve current training materials.
• Serves as an ongoing resource for assigned projects and employees to help identify opportunities for improvement using quantitative and qualitative information.
• Supports and participates in data collection and analysis of the effectiveness of lean programs.
• Participates in monthly meetings with assigned region leadership.
• Supports weekly Friday Lean Huddles in the region.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Acts as an advisor on Lean tools for assigned projects and employees, supporting increasingly complex situations and questions.
• Assumes responsibility on smaller scale or less complex projects to introduce Lean tools and methodology to project teams.
• Implements team member training on basic lean tools.
• Assumes ownership over portions of customer-specific training materials, including creating recommendations to assigned Lean leadership.
• Implements internally developed lean programs and processes.
• Facilitates internal lean client team engagement activities within project teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations - Intermediate.
• Ability to coach.
• Ability to adapt and respond to dynamic situations.
• Ability and desire to master new skills - Intermediate.
• Ability to lead change management and Lean efforts - Intermediate.
• Listening skills - Intermediate.
• Ability to read a situation and make sound assessments and recommendations.
• Ability to speak confidently in small groups.
• Open learner and highly coachable.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2+ years construction operations or Lean experience (Required).
• 0-2 years experience in meeting or group facilitation (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs.
• May require extensive periods of overnight travel.
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity: Standing, walking, bending, reaching above shoulder.
• Occasional activity: Bending, reaching above shoulder.

Benefits Information

The benefits package for this position is Professional Non-Union.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Accommodations

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].