Manager of Lean

Mortenson External Career Site

78d • $134,300 - $201,500

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Manager of Lean (HQ) that will develop and implement a Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach tailored to diverse work environments, build group capabilities for consistent application, and support Group Leaders in fostering a continuous improvement culture to enhance business outcomes. This position is remote, allowing for any home base location in the continental United States, with travel requirements of up to 50%.

Requirements

• 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 15 years' construction or manufacturing experience
• Minimum 10 years' experience in continuous improvement or operational roles
• Experience facilitating lean activities (Kaizen Events, Improvement Initiatives, Takt Planning)
• Expert understanding of continuous improvement tools and practices (Kaizen, Lean, Takt Planning)
• Humble learner with curiosity and optimism
• Proactive self-starter with growth mindset
• Excellent reliability and follow-through
• Strong ability to coach and mentor leaders and professionals
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Create strong partnerships to establish trust in lean approaches
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels, focusing on Group Leaders, Lean resources, project leaders, field leaders, and the Craft workforce
• Support leaders in focusing on building culture and driving business outcomes
• Apply and refine Mortenson’s Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach
• Advocate for thoughtful application of the approach to develop capability and improve outcomes
• Partner with Group Leaders and project teams to test and improve the approach
• Facilitate effective use of continuous improvement tools, developing and refining them
• Maintain consistency and effectiveness of the approach through ongoing assessment and improvement
• Coach and develop key individuals to foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees