Process Optimization Manager - BLUvera Manufacturing

Mortenson Construction; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 111,500 - 168,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson-m

Paid time off, holidays and leaves

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Process Optimization Manager to drive cross‑functional process improvements for Finance and adjacent areas. You will lead large scale transformation efforts, map future state processes, and embed lean practices to enable scale and efficiency.

The role requires 7+ years of process improvement leadership, with Lean Six Sigma credentials preferred, and the ability to influence without authority. Join a team focused on actionable outcomes and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience leading process improvement methodologies, with finance experience preferred.
• Experience and certification in Lean or Six Sigma preferred.
• Ability to influence without authority to achieve change.
• Knowledge of Lean (continuous improvement, operational excellence) practices and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance process owners to drive critical process improvements and automation across Finance and other functions.
• Establish a continuous process improvement mindset with KPI/metric targets and monitoring.
• Develop process maps, frameworks, and gap analyses for process owners.
• Create, deploy, and maintain process best practices and documentation.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across organizational levels.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Process mapping (BPMN)

Process mining tools

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Process Optimization Manager who will be responsible for driving the execution of the top priority, cross-functional process improvements for Finance. This individual will lead complex process improvement and transformation efforts across finance and related functional areas to enable scale, operational efficiency, and agility.

The candidate will have a strong command over the best practices for business performance improvement and process design, demonstrating the ability to evaluate and assess gaps and opportunities and develop actionable outcomes in partnership with process owners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Finance process owners to drive critical process improvements and automation in Finance and across other functional areas, including assessment of pain points, gaps, and interdependencies, and design and implementation of future state solutions


• Establish and promote a continuous process improvement mindset and practices through KPI/metric target-setting and monitoring, process mining, and enablement training


• Leverage industry-leading process improvement methodologies to develop process mapping, assess and reengineer frameworks, and provide toolkits for Finance process owners, including process flow diagrams, roles/responsibilities, and gap analysis reports


• Collaborate and contribute to the creation, deployment, and maintenance of process best practices and documentation


• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required


• Minimum 7+ years' experience leading process improvement methodologies, with experience in Finance preferred


• Experience and certification in Lean or Six Sigma preferred


• Ability to influence without authority to achieve change


• Knowledge of and experience developing and implementing Lean (continuous improvement, operational excellence) practices and approaches


• Ability to effectively manage and facilitate Lean concepts with business partners


• Excellent problem-solving, detail-oriented, and innovative skills


• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage


• Dental plan


• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match


• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves


• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance


• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources


• Tuition reimbursement


• Adoption Assistance


• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $111,500 - $168,300. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.


• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT BLUvera

BLUvera, a Mortenson affiliate, is the leading manufacturer creating solutions that are industrializing the construction industry. We provide innovative building solutions that deliver a faster, safer, and more predictable experience for construction projects. Our products are fabricated with unprecedented precision, accuracy, and speed, providing customers with a fast, cost-effective, and safer building solution.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.


• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.