Process Improvement Engineer I

JP Cullen•Madison, WI

About The Position

Why JP Cullen? JP Cullen is a 5th-generation, family-owned construction management firm specializing in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do. With over $850 million in annual revenue and a reputation for delivering high-profile projects on time and on budget, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Our Mission: To identify, hire, train, and retain the best people to serve our customers. Overview The Process Improvement Engineer will play a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and implementing improvements to business processes within JP Cullen. This position aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall project delivery. The Process Improvement Engineer will work closely with different departments to identify areas for improvement and drive initiatives that support the company’s strategic goals.

Requirements

Four-year college degree related to construction/engineering/business or completion of an apprenticeship.
Must possess superior communication and interpersonal (facilitation, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills.
Ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task, has excellent time management skills and works well under pressure and/or deadlines.

Responsibilities

Study field operations: Analyze operations with the use of Film, Process &Resource charts, Crew Size Analyses, Trend Charts, and time studies. Break down data to identify production rates, cycle times, inefficiencies, and potential improvements. Present information with the foreman and crew to implement improvements. Use information in after action reviews (AAR) to record and measure against historical data. Assist in ensuring changes are implemented
Implement and support – Process Improvement strategic initiatives along with Company initiatives
Coach, Teach and Train Superintendents and Foremen with Operation Planning, Daily End of Shifts, Daily & Weekly work plan and AAR’s
Assist with Operations Planning, AAR’s, Story Boarding/Block scheduling and Plan Presentations
Maintain and update Guides, Historical data, Process Improvement Dashboard, and training information
Review weekly cost reports to identify high risk/reward activities and focus on those activities
Develop relationships with Superintendents, Foremen and Crews
Assist Project teams as an additional resource for planning and execution of work
Responsible for development and distribution of Success memos and Idea of the month
Write and submit field reports after site visits
Submit weekly report to Process Improvement Manager