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Hoar

Lean Construction Manager

Birmingham, AL

Share lessons learned and effective practices with the Director of Lean Construction to support broader organizational learning. * Coordinate closely with project leadership to ensure Lean support ...

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The Lean Services Manager works across multiple projects and supports teams and project-level Lean ... Manages direct reports as assigned. * Performs other duties as assigned by their Supervisor.

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Atkore

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Honeywell

Sr. Director of Lean Six Sigma

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Honeywell's Accelerator Team is seeking a Sr. Director of Lean Six Sigma to lead and support Lean Six Sigma initiatives across the organization. Driving a culture of continuous improvement is a ...

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A Director of Lean is responsible for leading process improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement within an organization. They collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to implement Lean principles, identify opportunities for optimization, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role often involves training employees, analyzing workflows, and ensuring that Lean strategies align with business objectives.

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A Director Lean is primarily responsible for leading company-wide initiatives focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and productivity improvement using Lean methodologies. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, providing leadership for Lean project teams, and training employees at all levels on Lean practices. Common challenges include overcoming resistance to change, ensuring consistent buy-in across departments, and sustaining long-term improvement results. Success in this position requires both strategic vision and hands-on problem-solving to deliver measurable value and support an ongoing culture of continuous improvement.

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To thrive as a Director Lean, you need an in-depth understanding of Lean principles, process improvement methodologies, and strong leadership experience, often backed by a degree in engineering, operations, or business. Familiarity with Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and relevant certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt are highly valuable. Outstanding communication, change management skills, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels enable effective implementation of Lean strategies. These capabilities are crucial for driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

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Lean Construction Manager

Hoar

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Lean Construction Manager serves as an embedded partner to the project team on a highimpact, complex construction project, bringing proven field experience in applying Lean principles to planning, coordination, and daytoday execution.
This role is focused on coaching, facilitation, and capability building, helping project leaders, superintendents, and trade partners apply Lean thinking to planning, coordination, and problemsolving activities.
The Lean Construction Manager operates directly within the project environment. The intent is to strengthen flow, collaboration, and reliability of work through handson support, while reinforcing a consistent Lean mindset aligned with company standards and values. The Lean Construction Manager's influence is built on trust, credibility, and collaboration. Success is measured by improved engagement, consistency of Lean practices, and the team's growing ownership of Lean thinking.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Support the project team in the consistent use of Lean practices, including pull planning, makeready planning, constraint identification, and commitment management.
  • Facilitate planning sessions and retrospectives in partnership with project leadership.
  • Coach team members and trade partners on Lean principles through observation, dialogue, and realtime problemsolving.
  • Maintain a regular presence in the field to observe workflow, coordination, and handoffs.
  • Assist superintendents and foremen in identifying opportunities to improve reliability, reduce rework, and stabilize production.
  • Support trade partner onboarding by reinforcing expectations related to planning, collaboration, and respect for commitments.
  • Reinforce a learningfocused environment where teams reflect on outcomes and identify improvements.
  • Help surface and develop emerging Lean champions within the project team and trade partners.
  • Share lessons learned and effective practices with the Director of Lean Construction to support broader organizational learning.
  • Coordinate closely with project leadership to ensure Lean support aligns with project priorities and constraints.
  • Act as a connector between the project team and the broader Lean network, including Lean POCs and regional representatives.
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully, reinforcing Lean as a support function rather than a compliance activity.
Preferred Education and Experience
  • A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent field experience applying Lean principles in construction environments will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Background in construction operations, with experience on complex projects such as data centers, healthcare, or largescale commercial work, 5 or more years of applied construction experience with demonstrated Lean involvement preferred.
  • Formal Lean training or certification (such as AGC Lean Construction Education Program or similar) is a plus.
  • Proven, hands-on experience applying Lean practices in the field supporting and leading Lean Construction principles, including facilitating planning sessions and supporting teams through real project constraints.
  • Working knowledge of the Last Planner System and collaborative planning methods.
  • Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence without authority. Valid Driver's License required
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
EOE - Vets/Disabilities
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