Full-time | Watsonville, CA USA
Job Description
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...
Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!
Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials-sand, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt product and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.
At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, Accountability, Consideration of Others, Pursuit of Excellence, Reliability Safety and Citizenship and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and a commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.
General Summary
The primary responsibility of the master black belt is to deploy and apply lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and methodologies which improve business efficiencies and performance and that support a lean culture within the company.
Essential Job Accountabilities
1. Coach, mentor and train black belts, green belts and lean practitioners on the application of lean and CI tools, methodologies, and competency development, to ensure a pool of skilled and certified black belts.
2. Assist in the implementation of the company’s lean construction and CI program to ensure that methodologies and disciplines are consistently implemented across the organization.
3. Improve capability development of local business units and functional areas, in identifying and implementing opportunities/initiatives for lean and CI.
4. Lead large scale lean and CI initiatives within business functions to streamline processes, eliminate redundancies and improve operational results.
5. Complete special projects as assigned) and assist in delivering centralized training to support the company’s CI strategy.
6. Partner with local leadership to identify lean and CI improvement opportunities and potential talent for CI pipeline.
Experience
• 3+ years’ experience as a Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt
• 6-9 years professional/technical/training experience
• Track record of success in executing and realizing benefits from Lean Six Sigma projects
• Experience coaching black or green belts to certification through successful project realization
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Expert in both Lean and Six Sigma approaches and concepts
• High ability to train and facilitate in a classroom environment
• Proven in-depth knowledge of change management techniques and tools
• Ability to manage Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) improvement projects, and teams, to achieve successful outcomes while providing business value
• Proven ability in developing employee and/or team capabilities through effective coaching and counseling
• Strong consultative and communication skills (written & oral) and ability to interface effectively with all internal and external stakeholders and effectively disseminate information
• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
• Microsoft office suite and mathematical statistics skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree and Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required
• MBA and/or Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt preferred
Additional Requirements/Skills
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
• Occasional travel, some overnight, required
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Please apply here:
https://www.graniteconstruction.com/careers