Senior Lean Specialist

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Lean Specialist, seen as a trusted, “in-demand” partner for Groups and project teams to continuously improve the way we work. Support and build Group capabilities to understand and effectively apply Mortenson’s Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach of  People at the Center, the Practices and Principles known as: Takt Time, One Piece Flow, Pull, Just-in-time, Jidoka, including applicable tools and techniques, for Mortenson’s diverse types of work and work environments (e.g. Self-Perform, General Contractor, Business Services, Manufacturing, etc.). Coach Group and project leaders to build a continuous improvement culture and improve business outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create strong partnerships to establish trust and gain confidence in lean approaches. 
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels, with a focus on Group Lean professionals, project leaders, field leaders, the craft workforce. Support leaders to establish the right focus and effort on the right things to build culture and drive business outcomes. 
  • Provide regular feedback to project leadership and Group Lean professionals on the application of our lean approach. Assist in cross-project sharing, including Craft workforce participation / engagement, the activities undertaken, and related outcomes.
• Apply  Mortenson’s Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach.
  • Respond to pull from Group Lean professionals and project leaders.  Support them to identify and propose the best opportunities for improvement across the end-to end value stream, and to plan the right activities and participants to develop people while improving business outcomes.
• Coach and develop Group Lean professionals and Project Leaders
  • Engage field leaders to be personally involved in continuous improvement activities, building their capability to use the Kaizen-based continuous improvement approach.
  • Mentor and develop the next generation of Lean professionals within the Group, ensuring they are progressing in their understanding and capability to coach others in Mortenson’s lean approach.
  • Mentor team members and leaders to sustain gains from improvement events, constantly apply the principles and continuously strive to make work easier for their people.
  • Help Groups establish group-wide standards for identifying normal vs. abnormal conditions, recognizing, and signaling abnormal conditions when they arise, and responding appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 
• Must have construction or manufacturing experience
• Minimum of six years’ experience in a continuous improvement role
• Experience facilitating lean activities and approaches (Kaizen Events, Improvement Initiatives, Improvement Projects, Takt Planning and Takt Control) using a defined approach
• Expert understanding of one (or more) school of thought, it’s related tools and practices within the field of continuous improvement (Kaizen/Toyota Production System, Lean, Business Process Improvement, Takt Planning and Takt Control)
• Humble learner; strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset 
• Excellent reliability and follow through on commitments 
• Excellent trainer and facilitator
• Strong ability to coach and mentor lean professionals in their role
• Ability to influence through relationship building at Lean professional and project leader level
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50% to diverse locations in the continental U.S.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use 

A few benefits offered include: 

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• 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  

The base pay range for this role is $103,200 - $154,800. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. 

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Please make note: 

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.