Senior Manager of Lean

Mortenson•Robbinsdale, MN

6h•$144,900 - $217,400

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Lean is a primary resource for promoting, developing, and supporting effective company execution of Kaizen for one or more business sectors. Mortenson’s HQ Lean function aims to create a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement through the Kaizen method. The role works with Group Leaders and other Group resources, both directly and through direct reports, to plan and execute Kaizen effectively. As a member of the HQ Lean Core Team, the Senior Manager provides significant input to the annual HQ Lean business plan, including improvements to the approach and guidance on how support and activity should be allocated among Groups and projects. The position also develops direct reports and Group Lean professionals in the Kaizen approach, and helps Groups measure, capture, and sustain improvements, celebrate teams, and update baseline performance so improvements become expectations for future work. Travel of up to 50% within the continental United States is required. The role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related degree; an equivalent combination of education and technical or field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience is also accepted.
Minimum of fifteen years of construction or manufacturing experience.
Minimum of ten years of experience in continuous improvement or another operational functional role, such as Quality, Safety, Planning, or Process Excellence.
Experience facilitating lean activities, including Kaizen Events, Improvement Initiatives, and Takt Planning, using a defined approach.
Expert understanding of and practical experience with Kaizen/Toyota Production System.
Humble learner with curiosity and optimism.
Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset.
Excellent reliability and follow-through.
Strong ability to coach and mentor leaders and professionals.
Ability to influence through relationship building at group and project leader levels.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
Ability to travel up to 50% within the continental U.S.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Engage Group Leaders and other Group resources, personally and through direct reports, to support effective Kaizen planning and execution.
Develop direct reports and Group Lean professionals in the Kaizen approach.
Support Groups in measuring, capturing, and sustaining improvements, celebrating teams, and updating baseline performance so improvements are incorporated into expectations for future work.
As a member of the HQ Lean Core Team, provide significant input to the annual HQ Lean business plan, including enhancements to the approach and guidance on support and activity for Groups and projects.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including no-cost vision coverage (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a 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 work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.