Lean Practitioner
Amrize · Portland
Join the Malarkey team, innovators in roofing technology with pioneering rubberized asphalt shingles designed for superior durability and sustainability. At Malarkey, we take pride in our most important asset - our employees.
We’re seeking a Lean Practitioner who's ready to be part of our mission to manufacture and deliver innovative, performance-driven building products with unmatched service and integrity. Our focus is creating longer-lasting, environmentally responsible roofing solutions that can withstand all weather conditions.
Job Title: Lean Practitioner | Req ID: 18515 | HR Contact: Abigail Reyes Santiago | Location: Building Envelope - Corp Portland, OR
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Lean Practitioner leads enterprise-level Lean transformation initiatives to drive operational excellence, eliminate waste, and improve quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role serves as a subject-matter expert, coach, and change leader, enabling teams to adopt Lean thinking and sustainable continuous improvement practices across the organization.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Responsible for adherence to company policies, including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
- Lead Lean Transformation: Develop and execute Lean strategies using our BEOS that align with business objectives and work crossfunctionally to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction.
- Coach and Mentor: Guide leaders, managers, and frontline teams in applying Lean principles, tools, and behaviors (e.g., value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, problem-solving, standard work, visual management).
- Facilitate Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional improvement events focused on root cause identification and loss/waste elimination while implementing sustainable solutions.
- Performance Measurement: Deliver measurable improvement for business objectives such as safety, quality, lead time, OEE, cost, productivity, OTIF, and engagement.
- Standardization: Promote standard work practices, process stability, and operational discipline throughout the organization.
- Change Leadership: Champion a culture of continuous improvement by influencing at all organizational levels and driving engagement and accountability.
- Training Development: Design and deliver Lean programs to build root cause investigative skills, data utilization, loss and waste identification, and organizational lean thinking.
- Best Practice Sharing: Benchmark internal and external performance to identify and replicate best practices across the enterprise, leading projects to capitalize on those opportunities.
- This position carries out the full spectrum of leadership responsibilities following company policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, operations, business, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Lean deployment, operations excellence, Quality, or process improvement roles supporting manufacturing or operations.
- Proven record of leading successful Lean transformations or large-scale improvement initiatives.
- ASQ, PMP, or other certifications preferred.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
- Formal training in Lean methodologies (Toyota Production System, Shingo, etc.) is desirable.
- A strong understanding and practice of Lean principles, systems, and behaviors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent facilitation, communication, and coaching abilities for all levels of the organization.
- Must have the ability to influence and lead through others across all levels of the organization and be data-driven and results-oriented in decision-making.
- Physical activities include continuous talking and hearing, and frequent sitting at a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, meet deadlines, and work well in high-pressure situations.
- Tolerance for repetitive work in a fast-paced, highly productive work environment.
- This position may require working outside regular business hours—tolerance for repetitive work in a fast-paced, highly effective environment.
- Ability to research and analyze data; objectively coach employees and management through complex, challenging, and emotional issues; and recommend effectively resolving problems or issues using judgment consistent with Malarkey’s standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, or government laws.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
- Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.