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The Lean Manager will manage our Process Improvement and Knowledge Management initiatives and manage Lean processes and resources at a regional level. This position will be responsible for training company departments on Lean processes. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed.
• Career Path: Senior Lean Manager

LEAN MANAGEMENT FAMILY - CORE

• Trains internal staff on Lean tools. Helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs
• Coaches and supports project teams and/or internal customers with implementation of the Lean tools and continuous improvement programs
• Leads daily and weekly stand-up through a lead/co-facilitate/coach model. Actively participates in the development and maintenance of the organization's ongoing Lean journey
• Challenges project team members and employees to identify, remove and resolve constraints that prevent the team from fulfilling commitments
• Maintains level of standards of lean tools used among project teams or within the organization
• Trains and coaches employees and team members to understand the Work Flow Commitment Loop (reliable promising)
• Assumes responsibility for bringing all components of the Last Planner System together to function as a system. Trains and coaches the team in LPS practices
• Utilizes current training materials and customizes to specific assigned customer
• Looks for opportunities to improve current training materials
• Serves as an ongoing resource for assigned projects and employees to help identify opportunities for improvement
• Works with and supports national departments to bring Lean into all aspects of work
• Trains and coaches on process improvement, A3s and other Lean tools
• Coaches internal employees in leadership roles on Lean processes
• Responsible for the training and development plans for Lean Specialists
• Serves as a thought partner with National Director of Lean for overall Lean Strategy Deployment
• Develops marketing messages that support a national Lean strategy
• Responsible for training materials including developing, improving, maintaining and finding new materials
• May be responsible for the mentorship and development of Lean team members
• Manages staffing and project support assignments for the region

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• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written - Advanced
• Proficiency in MS Office Intermediate
• Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus
• Ability to conduct effective presentations Intermediate
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to coach Intermediate
• Ability to adapt and respond to dynamic situations
• Ability and desire to master new skills
• Ability to lead change management and Lean efforts - Intermediate
• Listening skills Intermediate
• Ability to read a situation and make sound recommendations - Intermediate
• Ability to speak confidently in large sized groups
• Open learner and highly coachable
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy - Intermediate
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

• Bachelor's degree (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• 8+ years of Lean management or consulting experience (Required)
• 0-2+ years people management experience (Preferred)
• 5+ years construction operations or AEC industry experience (Required)
• 2+ years financial management experience (Preferred)
• 5+ years' experience in meeting or group facilitation (Required)
• 5+ years' experience implementing process improvement methodologies or other Lean tools and techniques (Required)

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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