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Lean Manager
📍 Springdale, Arkansas | 💰 Up to $160,000 | 🏗️ On-site | Full-Time
A nationally recognised, top-ranked General Contractor is seeking a Lean Manager to join their Construction Support Services team in Springdale, Arkansas.
This is a project-facing role responsible for guiding Lean implementation across an active project portfolio, supporting production planning and control processes, and coaching project teams to drive continuous improvement across the business.
Responsibilities
- Coach and mentor project teams on Lean implementation, sustainment, and best practices
- Facilitate project startups, kick-off meetings, and After Action Reviews (AARs)
- Conduct Lean assessments, compile metrics, analyse trends, and advise leadership on improvement opportunities
- Develop and deliver internal and external training on Lean Construction principles and methodologies
- Partner with operational teams to advance Lean strategy across planning, execution, safety, and quality
- Support company-wide Lean initiatives, standards, and practitioner programmes
- Facilitate workshops, events, and Communities of Practice
- Advise leadership on Lean tool effectiveness and implementation
Requirements
- Proven experience implementing Lean Construction methodologies
- Strong knowledge of the Last Planner System®
- Commercial and/or industrial construction background
- Experience managing projects from planning through completion
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills
- Analytical and structured problem-solving mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- Certifications such as LCI-CPC, CM-Lean, or Lean Six Sigma
- Experience with Touchplan or similar collaborative planning platforms
- Competency in Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, A3 Problem Solving, DMAIC, or 5S
- Experience with prefabrication or modularisation programmes
What's on Offer
- Up to $160,000 base salary industry leading benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- Up to 15% travel
- Senior leadership exposure with genuine influence on Lean strategy
- Strong project pipeline across multiple market sectors
- Long-term career progression within a well-established national contractor
- Collaborative culture built around innovation and operational excellence
For a confidential discussion, apply directly or contact Harry Smart at harry.smart@wearegbe.com
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000