Lean Manager (Southern California)

Position Description

Leads and supports at the Business Unit or Project Level efforts which are focused on:

• Enhancing customer value
• Nurturing a learning environment
• Facilitating continuous improvement processes
• Maximizing project team collaboration

Reports to General Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Lean Manager. If assigned to a specific project, reports to the Project Executive or Project Manager. Has a dotted line reporting relationship to Regional Lean Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Change agent implementing strategies that develop and strengthen a lean enterprise culture in alignment with region and company goals and priorities.
• Works daily with the teams in the utilization of the mechanics of Last Planner® System.
• Is a key member of the Business Unit or Project Management teams providing insight, direction, and strategic alignment to the business.
• Utilizing the Launch Matrix, works with project teams to support a successful project launch.
• Supports project teams in using Lean Roadmap as a planning tool to achieve project and company goals.
• Provides a consistent presence on assigned projects working with each team in setting up Visual Management, the Last Planner® System, 5S, etc.
• Supports development and implementation of local project and BU improvement and innovation initiatives through workshops, training, coaching, etc., to teach and practice lean principles, methods, and tools.
• Works with Regional Lean Manager and others to share and learn from improvement efforts.
• Works with Regional Lean Manager to implement standard work for own activities (LPS coaching, Lean Training, etc.).
• Implements improvement and innovation projects based on direction set by business unit/regional leadership.
• Facilitates the establishment of a lean management system and culture.
• Develops and conducts standard lean training throughout region as well as supporting national training programs on topics such as Last Planner® System, lean problem solving & process improvement, lean leadership, and culture.
• Conducts regular project reviews with the Project Team, Operations Manager, and Regional Lean Manager to review project status, challenges, and opportunities, and to establish measurable goals for improvement.
• May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Supports project teams in using Lean Roadmap as a learning resource by developing and following a plan to achieve project goals.