Lean Manager- Nashville

Turner Construction•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Manager leads and supports Business Unit- or project-level efforts to enhance customer value, nurture a learning environment, facilitate continuous improvement, and maximize project team collaboration. The role acts as a change agent to develop and strengthen a lean enterprise culture in alignment with regional and company goals. The position may be assigned to a Business Unit or a specific project and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Regional Lean Manager. The Lean Manager works with project teams to implement and use Lean practices, including the Last Planner® System, Visual Management, 5S, and the Lean Roadmap. The role supports project launches, improvement and innovation initiatives, and the development of a lean management system and culture. It also develops and conducts lean training, coaches and trains teams, and reviews project status and improvement opportunities. Extensive travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency with computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Curiosity and interest in lifelong learning and personal development.
Willingness to challenge the status quo.
Ability to influence others and lead without authority.
Initiative, patience, and perseverance.
Coaching mindset and skills.
Extensive travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Last Planner® System project experience, or completion of the Advancing Lean training program.
General lean knowledge and experience.
Experience working with BIM and BIM staff.

Responsibilities

Implement strategies that develop and strengthen a lean enterprise culture in alignment with regional and company goals and priorities.
Work daily with teams to use the mechanics of the Last Planner® System.
Serve as a key member of Business Unit or Project Management teams, providing insight, direction, and strategic alignment.
Work with project teams using the Launch Matrix to support successful project launches.
Support project teams in using the Lean Roadmap as a planning and learning resource to achieve project and company goals.
Maintain a consistent presence on assigned projects and help teams establish Visual Management, the Last Planner® System, 5S, and related practices.
Support development and implementation of local project and Business Unit improvement and innovation initiatives through workshops, training, and coaching.
Work with the Regional Lean Manager and others to share and learn from improvement efforts.
Work with the Regional Lean Manager to implement standard work for activities such as Last Planner® System coaching and lean training.
Implement improvement and innovation projects as directed by Business Unit or regional leadership.
Facilitate the establishment of a lean management system and culture.
Develop and conduct standard lean training throughout the region and support national training programs on topics such as the Last Planner® System, lean problem solving and process improvement, and lean leadership and culture.
Conduct regular project reviews with the Project Team, Operations Manager, and Regional Lean Manager to review status, challenges, and opportunities and establish measurable improvement goals.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.