Manufacturing & Offsite Production
Lean Construction Manager
The Lean Construction Manager is responsible for implementing lean principles and practices to optimise construction processes, reduce waste, and enhance value delivery.
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Role overview
Job Title
Lean Construction ManagerJob Family
Manufacturing & Offsite ProductionPurpose Of The Role
The Lean Construction Manager is responsible for implementing lean principles and practices to optimise construction processes, reduce waste, and enhance value delivery. This role focuses on streamlining workflows, fostering collaboration, and improving efficiency across all project phases.
Role In MMC
- Ensures that modular and offsite manufacturing processes align with lean methodologies.
- Integrates continuous improvement strategies, to help achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Integrates continuous improvement strategies, to help achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Continuous Improvement
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Project Management
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Operations Management
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Problem-Solving
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Digital & Technology
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Sustainable Construction
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Supply Chain & Logistics
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Adaptability & Resilience
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Decision Making
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Leadership
Prerequisites
Education
- A degree in construction management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- Progression from roles such as Process Improvement Specialist, Project Manager, or Site Supervisor.
Training & Certifications
- Certifications in Lean Construction, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies are highly beneficial.
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