Lean Manager, Advanced Facilities Group

Lean Manager, Advanced Facilities Group

Location: Tempe, AZ, US, 85281 Dallas, TX, US, 75254 Austin, TX, US, 78704 Atlanta, GA, US, 30339 Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection. JE Dunn's Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

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

Key Role Responsibilities - Core 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.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Education

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

Experience

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)

Working Environment

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs May require extensive periods of overnight travel Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold) Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen Occasional activity: Bending, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

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

JE Dunn Construction

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io

EEO NOTICES

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