Optimization Team Leader
Date: Jun 10, 2025
Location:
Los Angeles, CA, US US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 109231
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch?
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
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The Opportunity
The primary purpose of this role will be to lead Optimization professionals to deliver continuous improvement services. This professional will also need to facilitate improvement services as needed in addition to managing the Optimization team. These continuous improvement services will 1) Sustain the future of B&V by strengthening our core problem solving insights and best practices. 2)Transform the culture of our workforce to implement Lean principles consistently across the company to support long term success and growth. 3) Coach and develop teams to confront local challenges where appropriate and support focused problem solving through sound daily management practices and visualization of waste inhibiting flow and value streams
The Team
As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe.?From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
This position will lead a team whos objective is to develop, plan, and execute improvement, customer satisfaction, and productivity processes which foster a culture of continuous improvement and respect for people. Teach, coach, influence, and act as an ambassador and leader in contributing to the development of a continuous improvement culture and mindset. Using appropriate process improvement methodology, coach and develop project teams to implement Lean. Ensure the schedules and budgets are maintained. Understand financial metrics/key performance indicators (KPIs) as well as related principles and application. Convert gaps in KPIs into process improvements that deliver breakthrough results. Develop and implements methods to capture and track value contribution improvement. Facilitate cross-functional team activity to drive optimal performance in people, quality, material flow, and cost. Apply Lean tools and techniques to processes; Plan, Do, Study and Adjust (PDSA). Manage company-wide idea collection system to capture and process Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs). Facilitate root cause analysis. Identify and drive to implement model Lean teams, and then extend throughout the company. Lead the development, deployment and maturity of Lean practices for their assigned areas of responsibility; Provide consultation and assistance to process owners regarding monitoring and measurement of key performance data for the company. Coach teams to manage daily improvement at the local level through establishment and development of physical and virtual huddle boards. Train and coach Lean Champions, Leaders and team members. Develop, present, teach and deploy Lean concepts. Recruit qualified nominees/candidates for Lean training and certification. Document Lean success stories and results and supports creation of project closeout documentation. Assist in building and maintaining a library of process improvement resources, templates plus best practices. Market and promote Lean principles through various media channels. Support other CI initiatives that will help in compliance to standards, implementing new systems, and designing creative solutions that will continuously improve the business.
* This role does require 1-2 weeks a month of traveling. *
Management Responsibilities
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree
Last Planner System
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive knowledge in coaching, teaching, and facilitating:
A3 Practical Problem Solving orImprovement Kata/ Coaching Kata
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Internal organization Lean Champion and Lean Leader Training; external Lean and / or Six Sigma certification.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment.
Competencies
Cultivates innovation
Being resilient
Builds effective teams
Business insight
Communicates effectively
Decision quality
Demonstrates self-awareness
Develops talent
Drives results
Plans and aligns
Values differences
Salary Plan
SPC: Specialized Staff
Job Grade
007
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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