Lean Manufacturing Specialist jobs in Lowell, MA

Lean Design Coordinator - ( 2400005Q )

Description

At Stantec, we are a destination for entrepreneurial spirited individuals. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can invest in your success, and you have endless opportunities to grow your career. We are place that embraces and celebrates differences and where you are encouraged to be yourself. Come join a team that puts people first - where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us!

Stantec’s New England Transportation group is looking for a Lean Design Coordinator in Massachusetts!

We are looking for a resourceful, organized, and committed individual with experience working in Lean and/or continuous improvement roles. This is an exciting opportunity for a person that is passionate about efficient project delivery and continuous improvement and is interested in setting the pace for their growing career. The position is based in our Burlington, MA office but will have remove work flexibility.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Lean Design Coordinator, you will provide lean design coordination/facilitation and continuous improvement support to our New England Transportation team. You will play in integral part in delivering quality submissions and tracking overall project performance. You will develop and implement Lean Design and continuous improvement strategies on projects and processes. You will be an integrated member of project teams and interface internally with project managers and design teams, and externally with clients and consultants.

Specific responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create and implement Lean and continuous improvement strategies for:

Projects and project teams to ensure efficient and timely project delivery

Clients and client teams to foster collaboration and open communication

Stantec’s New England Transportation Business Center (BC) to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes within the business

• Partner with project teams and business center champions to envision suitable Lean and continuous improvement strategies
• Partner with Project Managers to deliver projects in alignment with Lean principles
• Prepare, lead, and facilitate Lean and continuous improvement sessions, remotely and in-person
• Create, organize, and distribute inputs and outputs for Lean initiatives
• Schedule and book meeting rooms for Lean sessions
• Basic use of MS Office, Mural, and continued growth of software knowledge
• May mentor junior staff to include task assignment, coaching, and work review
• Performs other key responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned

Qualifications

What Will You Need to Succeed?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management; Technical degree or certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10-15 years professional experience desired, though varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply as the responsibilities of the position are flexible based upon experience level
• A valid driver’s license
• Knowledge in Lean and/or continuous improvement
• Experience with organizing and facilitating team meetings
• Strong presentation skills to project teams, clients, and business leaders
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and engage in creative and critical thought
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in office and remote environments
• Positive attitude with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in delivering Lean design projects and facilitating Lean tools such as Last Planner System®, Conditions of Satisfaction, and Retrospectives is a plus
• Knowledge and skills in design and construction is a plus

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Why Choose Stantec?

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• A comprehensive benefits package which helps you focus on your health and well-being, save for retirement, and make the best choices for you and your family. Benefit offerings include programs such as 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vacation, Sick Time, Holiday Pay, Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
• When in the Burlington, MA office you will have access to the Blue Sky Center, which offers unrivaled amenities including an on-site fitness center, walking paths, secure bicycle storage, indoor and outdoor courts and games, golf simulator, café, and EV charging stations. The office is close to the Burlington Mall and Routes 3, 62 and 128 with ample on-site parking and plenty of lunch options nearby.

Are you interested in this role but don’t meet every single requirement? At Stantec we create opportunities by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences. So even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Burlington

Work Locations :

Burlington MA

Organization : BC-1794 Transpt-US Northeast

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 12, 2024, 1:26:08 PM

Req ID: 2400005Q

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans