McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

Position Description

The Operational Excellence Deployment Lead focuses the long-term Lean transformation strategy for McGough, supporting the strategic priorities of McGough by working with teams to turn improvement ideas into reality, building and strengthening our Lean culture, and supporting the enterprise commitment to the creation, deployment and ongoing improvement of standard work. In addition, the Advisor is part of a core team charged with the facilitation of McGough's business and budget planning process and supporting the execution of business plans throughout the year.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Contribute towards the company's lean transformation strategy in partnership with leaders
• Own standard work system to maintain consistency and use throughout the organization while assessing for improvement
• Help develop and coach leaders with tiered management huddles
• Coach frontline huddles and idea generation
• Demonstrate and coach A3 thinking and problem solving, including current state analysis, root causing and some data analysis
• Facilitate Rapid Improvement events and value stream analysis
• Actively work with leaders and teams to create a continuous improvement culture
• Assist in coaching strategy deployment teams
• Collaborate with teams and Learning & Development department on Op Ex related trainings
• Help integrate Lean principles and practices into existing and new processes across the company aimed to improve business performance.
• Be an objective thought partner for leaders
• Actively identify solutions to help drive accountability and progress in the implementation of business plans
• Learn about construction processes and integrate lean and operational excellence methodologies with the Last Planner System®

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years implementing lean and cultural change in organizations, experience from any industry
• 4-year degree or similar experience
• Applied and coached A3 Thinking and PDCA/PDSA
• Used, created, and maintained standard work or a standard work system
• Used and coached frontline improvement and idea generation
• Facilitated groups through process mapping and process improvement events
• Establish trust and engage leaders & team members quickly
• Coached high-level and/or executive level leaders
• Worked with or collaborated with office functions to improve efficiency
• Experience teaching short classes or workshops (1-3 hours)

Preferred:

• Lean Bronze Certification or similar by a recognized organization
• Knowledge of the Shingo Model
• Used and coached strategy deployment/hoshin
• Used and coached Tiered Huddles
• Used, facilitated, and coached value streams
• TWI certified 10-hour trainer
• Worked in or with matrixed organizational structure
• Facilitated improvement events (Kaizen events, rapid improvement events, or similar)
• Non-manufacturing experience with lean

Skills

• Coaching teams and leaders
• Facilitating groups
• Independent and reliable, yet works collaboratively
• Able to communicate effectively - listening, written, and verbal formats
• Develops others for the betterment of the person and the company
• Microsoft Suite, including Teams and Visio
• Willing to learn new skills with an open mind
• Able to demonstrate and live McGough's values:
  • Safety
  • Team focus
  • Craftsmanship
  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Lasting relationships

Office and Travel

Office: Primary location is McGough Corporate Headquarters Building or one of McGough's Offices, able to negotiate a hybrid schedule

Travel: Local, Regional and National offices and jobsites visits may be necessary, overnight travel will be required.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee's workstation and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.

Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.