Lean Transformation Lead I

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 100,100 - 150,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans (M

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with company-mort

Paid time off and holidays

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 Construction is seeking an experienced Lean Manager I to drive Lean Innovation across the Operating Group and Project Teams. You will define and execute lean agendas, standard work, and support staff at all levels in a dynamic environment.

You will lead improvement events, coach teams in Kaizen methods, and measure performance; travel up to 75% to partner with field teams and leadership, ensuring continuous improvement is embedded across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction-related field.
• Minimum of six years' construction or manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of three years applying continuous improvement in construction/manufacturing.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Create strong partnerships with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and buy-in for lean approaches
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead by example, coaching team members in applying continuous improvement approaches
• Promote continuous improvement principles onsite, acting as a key resource for identifying opportunities and executing improvements
• Support group and project leaders in preparing for, conducting, and following up on improvement events
• Engage with field leaders to build their capability in utilizing the Kaizen approach after improvement events
• Measure baseline performance and improvements, ensuring visibility into improvements across projects
• Collaborate with group leaders to recognize crews and teams for their contributions to improvements
• Develop and implement 'Production Preparation Process' for new scopes of work
• Support the lead project Superintendent to champion 5S practices with the project team, field leaders, and trade partners

Skills

Continuous improvement

Coaching/mentoring Lean professionals

Influence through relationships

Trainer/facilitator

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Lean Manager I to drive Lean Innovation across the Operating Group and Project Teams. You will define and execute lean agendas, standard work, and support staff at all levels in a dynamic environment.

You will lead improvement events, coach teams in Kaizen methods, and measure performance; travel up to 75% to partner with field teams and leadership, ensuring continuous improvement is embedded across projects.