Senior Manager – Lean

Mortenson

. Engage Group Leaders and other Group resources, personally and through direct reports, to support planning and execution of Kaizen .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $144,900 - $217,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Kaizen and the Toyota Production System, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Proven ability to coach and mentor leaders while effectively influencing diverse teams and stakeholders.

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Kaizen FacilitationContinuous ImprovementLean MethodologiesCoaching And MentoringOperations Management

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Hard Skills

Kaizen EventsTakt PlanningProcess ExcellenceQuality ManagementSafety ManagementOperational PlanningLean Business PlanningPerformance MeasurementImprovement InitiativesIndustrial Engineering

Soft Skills

Active ListeningEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCuriosityGrowth Mindset

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementManufacturing ExperienceOperations ManagementLean Core TeamDiverse Backgrounds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage Group Leaders and other Group resources, personally and through direct reports, to support planning and execution of Kaizen
Develop direct reports and Group Lean professionals in the Kaizen approach
Support Groups to measure, capture, and sustain improvements
Celebrate teams and update baseline performance so improvements are locked into expectations for future work performance
As a member of the HQ Lean Core Team, provide significant input to the annual HQ Lean business plan
Enhance the Kaizen approach and guide strategies for different levels of support and activity across Groups and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering or a related degree equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
Minimum of fifteen years construction or manufacturing experience
Minimum of ten years experience in a continuous improvement or other operational functional role (e.g. Quality, Safety, Planning, Process Excellence)
Experience facilitating lean activities (Kaizen Events, Improvement Initiatives, Takt Planning) using a defined approach
Expert understanding of and practical experience with Kaizen/Toyota Production System
Humble learner with curiosity and optimism
Proactive self-starter with growth mindset
Excellent reliability and follow-through
Strong ability to coach and mentor leaders and professionals
Ability to influence through relationship building at group and project leader level
Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Ability to travel up to 50% within the continental U.S.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan