Lead Continuous Improvement

Requisition ID: 283370 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Various Bechtel Project Locations 

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Supervisor (CIS) will report to the Project Quality Manager (PQM) and will be responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives on project. The CIS will support the PQM to develop and deliver an a project continuous improvement program, including a risk-based strategy that meets project goals and objectives, including alignment, prioritizing, scheduling, training, metrics/dashboards, PBQ, LL, Causal Analysis, Six Sigma, and tracking progress of improvement initiatives. The CIS will apply leadership skills, knowledge, experience, and tools to close gaps and initiate opportunities, resulting in changes that measurably improve efficiency, productivity, and quality on project.  The CIS will be responsible for using data to measure and report project performance, and ensure improvements are institutionalized. The CIS will lead teams through the CI process to solve problems and make fact-based decisions to deliver right the first-time quality. Facilitate resolution of issues, improvements, and opportunities across all functions on project.  The CIS will lead continuous improvement efforts, be a key technical resource partnering with project functions teams, resulting in improved project performance across the project.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the PQM in developing and implementing a project continuous improvement program and risk-based strategy to meet project goals and objectives, including alignment, prioritizing, scheduling, training, metrics/dashboards, PBQ, LL, Causal Analysis, and tracking progress of improvement initiatives
• Scope, plan, select the appropriate CI tools
• Analyze data from processes and metrics across project functions
• Conduct data analysis and develop performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and identify areas for further improvement
• Monitor and use outputs from metrics to drive CI activities
• Develop Quality incident OOM criteria for selecting appropriate causal analysis tool (RCAs – 5 Whys), and facilitate causal analysis activities
• Utilize causal analysis tools to facilitate and lead apparent cause evaluations and root cause analysis
• Develop and facilitate approved workshops and training sessions to educate employees on continuous improvement methodologies and tools
• Provides input into the development of standardized key performance indicators for the project
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the project

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience​.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with continuously improving Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Startup, Operations work processes and business areas; or advanced experience optimizing complex industrial processes, systems or organizations
• Experience supervising direct reports
• Experience achieving measurable continuous improvement results through influence management, soft skills in a leadership position with ability to achieve change and results by shaping the attitudes and viewpoints of individuals and teams
• Trained in facilitation techniques
• Trained in Causal Analysis techniques
• Experience applying a structured approach to process analysis and problem solving, with Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean methodologies training and certifications being a significant benefit 
• Experience establishing, monitoring, and analyzing data and reporting results to Project Manager and other management.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of a PC computer, Microsoft software, with database administration, Visio (or equivalent) and minitab, being a significant benefit
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com