Skill
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing and Industrial
Lean Manufacturing is a production methodology derived from the Toyota Production System that aims to eliminate waste (overproduction, waiting, defects, excess inventory, etc.) while maintaining or improving product quality. It is used by manufacturing engineers and operations managers to boost efficiency and reduce costs on factory floors.
Lean Manufacturing in the job market
Last checked September 13, 2026
- Open roles
- 117
- Employers
- 29
- Median pay
- $127,000
- Disclose pay
- 62%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 73 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Lean Manufacturing (117)
Assembly Lead
Crusoe
Full-time · Brighton, CO · $30 – $35 / hour
Crusoe Energy seeks an Assembly Lead to manage a production team building and assembling manufactured components for AI infrastructure equipment. This hands-on role combines team leadership with active assembly work, including material handling, quality verification, and coordination across departments to maintain production schedules.
Listed on Crusoe’s careers site · Apply there ↗
CNC Machine Operator - Swing Shift
Desert Tech
Full-time · West Valley, Utah
A precision manufacturing operator working CNC mills and lathes in a swing shift role, performing machine setup, part inspection, and quality control for aerospace and automotive components. Suits someone mechanically inclined with basic math and computer skills who can read technical drawings and work independently with minimal supervision.
Listed on Desert Tech’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Production Supervisor II (Electronic Assembly )
Crane Co.
Burbank, CA · $104,000 – $135,900
Lead an electronics assembly production team at an aerospace manufacturer, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery of critical aircraft components. This role suits experienced supervisors comfortable with lean manufacturing, troubleshooting electronic assemblies, and developing manufacturing staff.
Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Production Manager
Beckman Coulter
Full-time · Putnam, CT · $130,000 – $150,000
Lead a multi-shift manufacturing operation at this filtration and life sciences company, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across a complex production environment. This role suits experienced operations leaders ready to develop frontline talent and apply systematic improvement methodologies in a highly regulated industry.
Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Manufacturing Supervisor (Assembly/Paint)-2nd shift
Ariens
Wi - Brillion
This role oversees daily manufacturing operations in assembly and paint, managing team scheduling, safety compliance, and production quality on the second shift. It suits experienced manufacturers who can lead teams, apply lean principles, and ensure consistent output while developing their supervisory skills.
Listed on Ariens’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Value Stream Manager II
Andersen Corporation
Locust Grove, GA · $111,137 – $172,263
This role leads a large, complex manufacturing value stream at a window and door company, driving continuous improvement across procurement, production and delivery while managing safety, quality, customer service, costs and team development. It suits an experienced operations leader comfortable with Lean principles and the detailed accountability of manufacturing environments.
Listed on Andersen Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Industrial Engineer III
AeroVironment
Full-time · Petaluma, CA · $100,500 – $153,250
This role involves analyzing and optimizing manufacturing processes using Lean methodologies and simulation software to drive efficiency improvements. It suits experienced engineers who thrive on the production floor implementing continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating across teams.
Listed on AeroVironment’s careers site · Apply there ↗
CI Specialist
Adient
Northwood, OH
This role leads process improvement initiatives across a manufacturing facility using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and boost efficiency. It suits someone who enjoys solving operational problems through structured methodologies and can influence teams across functions without direct authority.
Listed on Adient’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Supplier Quality Engineer Sr. - 42135
Adtran
Adtran Huntsville HQ
This role leads quality assurance across ADTRAN's supply chain, managing incoming inspections, supplier audits, and corrective actions with manufacturing partners. It suits engineers with 5–8 years in supplier quality who want to drive compliance and continuous improvement across diverse production environments.
Listed on Adtran’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Machine Operator II (Day Shift - Swiss Screw)
A-dec
Newberg, OR
A skilled machinist operating CNC and manual machinery to produce precision parts for dental equipment, with responsibility for setup, quality inspection, and training junior operators. This role suits experienced machinists ready to work independently on complex fabrication and new product introductions with minimal supervision.
Listed on A-dec’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Lean Manufacturing
Measured from the 117 open roles that name Lean Manufacturing — not from a curated list.
- Six Sigma42 roles35.9%
- Root Cause Analysis36 roles30.8%
- 5S Methodology21 roles17.9%
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)20 roles17.1%
- Kaizen17 roles14.5%
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)14 roles12.0%
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)14 roles12.0%
- AutoCAD12 roles10.3%
What employers state they pay
Median
$127,000
Middle half
$103,000 – $148,000
From 73 of 117 open roles — the 62% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry13%
- Mid35%
- Senior42%
- Lead / Staff / Principal2%
- Management7%
From 99 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Lean Manufacturing roles are
Among the 101 of 117 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Lean Manufacturing
Employers hiring for Lean Manufacturing
29 in total, most open roles first.
- Crane Co.23 roles
- ACAndersen Corporation10 roles
- AeroVironment9 roles
- ASAST SpaceMobile9 roles
- Beckman Coulter9 roles
- Adient5 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.