Senior Lean Manager

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

2d

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Lean Manager to partner with group
leadership in planning and executing lean strategies, support project teams with
5S, flow construction, and kaizen-based continuous improvement, and capture
quantitative improvements for future project pursuits and business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related degree
• Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Minimum eight years' construction or manufacturing experience
• Minimum six years' experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction
• Current driver’s license
• Expert understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Excellent trainer and facilitator
• Strong ability to coach and mentor lean professionals
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Responsibilities

• Create strong partnerships with leaders and workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Promote continuous improvement principles and support leaders in improvement events and follow-ups
• Measure and ensure visibility of baseline performance and improvements across projects
• Develop and implement standards for identifying and responding to abnormal conditions
• Champion 5S practices and ensure consistency in policies, plans, and jobsite standards
• Advocate for Flow Construction, supporting teams in developing flow schedules and planning approaches
• Encourage ongoing brainstorming and implementation of improvements by crews
• 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: Mid Level