Job DescriptionSUMMARYThe Manager of Lean is a key member of our corporate Lean team, which has responsibility for maintaining the integrity of Mortenson's Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach and developing capability to execute it in 23+ business units (Operating Groups). The Manager of Lean will apply Mortenson's Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, including applicable tools and techniques, for Mortenson's diverse types of work and work environments (e.g. General Contractor, Self-Perform, Business Services, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, etc.). You will build Operating Group capabilities to understand and consistently and effectively apply this Mortenson continuous improvement approach and support Group Leaders in building a continuous improvement culture and improving business outcomes.
PLEASE NOTE: This role requires the ability to travel up to 75% (U.S. based travel).
RESPONSIBILITIES - Create strong partnerships to establish trust and gain confidence in lean approaches.
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels, with a focus on Group Leaders and continuing to Group Lean resources, project leaders, field leaders, and the Craft workforce.
- Support leaders to establish the right focus and effort on the right things to build culture and drive business outcomes.
- Apply and refine Mortenson's Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach.
- Create pull from Group and Project Leaders and advocate for the thoughtful application of the approach with a dual focus on developing capability and improving outcomes.
- Partner with Group Leaders and project teams to test, apply and improve the Mortenson continuous improvement approach.
- Use the approach effectively in all work environments. Serve as a steward of the continuous improvement approach.
- Facilitate effective use of appropriate tools in line with the Mortenson continuous improvement approach. Develop, refine and advance the use of tools.
- Maintain consistency and effectiveness of the approach by constantly assessing and improving.
- Coach and develop key individuals to create capability and a culture of continuous improvement within their Groups.
- Lead by example with ongoing development of your own technical and leadership capabilities to coach and develop others in the application of Mortenson's continuous improvement approach.
- Coach, advise and partner with Group Lean resources (where applicable) and group leaders to propose and deliver the right continuous improvement activities to engage and build people while improving business outcomes.
- Engage group leaders to be personally involved in continuous improvement activities.
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels - starting with Group Leaders and Group Lean professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related degree, or equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
- Minimum of fifteen years' construction or manufacturing experience
- Minimum of ten years' experience in a continuous improvement or other operational functional role (e.g. Quality, Safety, Planning, Process Excellence)
- Ability to travel up to 75% to diverse locations in the continental U.S.
- Experience facilitating Kaizen
- Expert understand of Kaizen and how to apply it
- Humble learner; strong sense of curiosity and optimism
- Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
- Excellent reliability and follow through on commitments
- Excellent trainer and facilitator
- Strong ability to coach and mentor Group and Project Leaders on how to engage their teams in continuous improvement. Strong ability to coach and mentor Lean professionals in their roles.
- Ability to influence through relationship building at group and project leader level
- Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- Active listening skills and effective communication including an 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 $137,000 - $205,600 (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.
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