Lean Manager I - BLUvera Manufacturing

SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Lean Manager I to support the Operating Group and Project Teams in defining and executing Lean Innovation agendas and Project Standard Work, while interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment with professionalism and confidentiality. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create strong partnerships with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead by example, coaching team members in applying continuous improvement approaches
• Promote continuous improvement principles onsite, acting as a key resource for identifying opportunities and executing improvements
• Support group and project leaders in preparing for, conducting, and following up on improvement events
• Engage with field leaders to build their capability in utilizing the Kaizen approach after improvement events
• Measure baseline performance and improvements, ensuring visibility into improvements across projects
• Collaborate with group leaders to recognize crews and teams for their contributions to improvements
• Develop and implement 'Production Preparation Process' for new scopes of work
• Support the lead project Superintendent to champion 5S practices with the project team, field leaders, and trade partners QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related degree OR
• Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Minimum of six years' construction or manufacturing experience
• Minimum of three years' experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction environments or related fields
• Current driver's license
• Expert understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application to various work processes and environments
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Effective 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
• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans
• Ability to travel up to 75% 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 $100,100 - $150,200. (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. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
  
  

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 BLUvera BLUvera, a Mortenson affiliate, is the leading manufacturer creating solutions that are industrializing the construction industry. We provide innovative building solutions that deliver a faster, safer, and more predictable experience for construction projects. Our products are fabricated with unprecedented precision, accuracy, and speed, providing customers with a fast, cost-effective, and safer building solution. Let’s Redefine Possible® 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.