Senior Lean Manager, Advanced Facilities Group

J. E. Dunn Construction Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union Benefits

Job summary

J. E. Dunn Construction Group in Tempe, Arizona, is looking for a Senior Lean Manager to lead Lean initiatives and training. The role involves oversight of process improvement, coaching teams, and establishing Lean practices across projects.

A Bachelor's degree and extensive Lean management experience are required, along with a focus on continuous improvement. Join a team committed to building perfection and inspiring people through innovative processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, equivalent experience considered.
• 10 years of Lean management or consulting experience preferred.
• 5 years people management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Trains internal staff on Lean tools.
• Helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes.
• Coaches and supports project teams with Lean tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to lead change management

Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy

Ability to facilitate meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree

10 years of Lean management or consulting experience

5 years people management experience

5 years construction operations or AEC industry experience

Job description

Best People Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100 years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Senior Lean Manager will assist with oversight on Process Improvement and Knowledge Management initiatives and manage Lean processes and resources at a regional level. This position will be responsible for helping develop the regional Lean strategy, establishing Lean practices and ensuring Lean training and coaching delivery. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision-Making

• Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed.

Career Path

• National Lean Director.

Key Role Responsibilities – Core

• Trains internal staff on Lean tools.
• Helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs.
• Coaches and supports project teams and/or internal customers with implementation of the Lean tools and continuous improvement programs.
• Leads daily and weekly stand-up through a lead/co-facilitate/coach model and actively participates in the development and 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.
• Trains and coaches employees and team members to understand the Work Flow Commitment Loop (reliable promising).
• Assumes responsibility for bringing all components of the Last Planner System together to function as a system and trains and coaches the team in LPS practices.
• Looks for opportunities to improve current training materials.
• Serves as an ongoing resource for assigned projects and employees to help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Works with and supports national departments to bring Lean into all aspects of work.
• Trains and coaches on process improvement, A3s and other Lean tools.
• Coaches internal employees in leadership roles on Lean processes.
• Serves as a thought partner with National Director of Lean for overall Lean Strategy Deployment.
• Develops marketing messages that support a national Lean strategy.
• Responsible for training materials, including developing, improving, maintaining and finding new materials.
• Manages staffing and project support assignments for the region.

Key Role Responsibilities – Additional Core

• Exhibits thought leadership regionally, congruent with overall company strategy.
• Manages and actively participates in the development and maintenance of the region's ongoing Lean journey.
• Develops and maintains Lean transformation processes and programs.
• Participates in the external Lean Construction Community activities and events to enhance knowledgebase.
• Facilitates Kaizen and Process Improvement events within the region and at a corporate level.
• Manages staffing and project support assignments for the region.
• Leads monthly updates to the Regional Presidents and DCOs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Required). In lieu of the above, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 10 years of Lean management or consulting experience (Preferred).
• 5 years people management experience (Required).
• 5 years construction operations or AEC industry experience (Required).
• 2 years financial management experience (Required).
• 5 years' experience in meeting or group facilitation (Required).
• 2 years' experience implementing process improvement methodologies or other Lean tools and techniques (Required).

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, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Bending, Reaching above Shoulder.

Benefits Information

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EEO NOTICES

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 is a background screening, drug‑free workplace. 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].