Lean Innovation Manager, Wind Energy

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Position Overview

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Lean Innovation Manager with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities   

• Support the Operating Group to define and execute its Lean Innovation agenda, and support individual Project Teams to define and execute Project Standard Work through the application of Lean Innovation methods and capabilities.
• Support the development of the Operating Group Business Plan section detailing the highly specific agenda for improving its work through Lean Innovation.
• Work effectively with Construction Executives, Field Operations Managers, Project Managers, Project Superintendents and other Project staff to develop ‘Project Standard Work' and to support the project team in adhering to that Project Standard Work.
• For each improvement within that agenda, team with the Operating Group to develop a detailed and measurable plan for executing and sustaining that improvement.
• The Operating Group will be successful in executing those plans and in building improvements into their standard work, in part due to the effective facilitation, follow-up, and support by the Lean Innovation Director.
• Facilitate and encourage the Operating Group's contribution to Mortenson's Best Practices Database, the Lean Innovation Playbook, and the Mortenson Innovation Board through the development and sharing of work practices, methods and success stories.
• Support the Operating Group in effectively communicating its agenda and plans, progress, outcomes and capabilities to inform, engage, inspire and celebrate these improvements.
• Facilitate the development of a Lean Project Delivery approach with internal Operating Group / BD leadership, Customer Representatives, and Trade Partners.
• Facilitate application of Mortenson's core Lean Innovation methods to improve self-performed craft work, including supporting Superintendents, Foremen and Craft Workers in the introduction, training and follow-up on use of these methods.
• Recognize, document and communicate OG-developed Lean Innovation methods and best practices. 

Qualifications  

Required Skills 

• Experience, coursework or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence or Supply Chain is a plus.
• Ability to effectively interface and facilitate lean concepts with customers, designers, engineers, trade partners and other business partners.
• Adaptive, effective communication and active listening skills.
• Excellent problem solving and detail oriented innovation skills.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behaviors.
• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels.
• Proven track record of including diverse team members when assigning challenging and high-profile tasks.
• Judgment and resource management, including the ability to direct / redirect their own efforts and any additional Lean Innovation resources to the areas of greatest need.
• Leadership through influence and personal relationships (leadership without authority).
• Minimum of six years' experience using lean methodology.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Current driver's license. 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent related experience. 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and a cover letter.
• Be sure to indicate "Lean Innovation Manager, Wind Energy, Minneapolis."  

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