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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.

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Lean Manufacturing in the job market

Last checked September 13, 2026

Open roles
117

on Career App right now

Employers
29

hiring for it

Median pay
$127,000

from 73 roles

Disclose pay
62%

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 ↗

Desert Tech

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 ↗

Crane Co.

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 ↗

Beckman Coulter

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 ↗

AeroVironment

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 ↗

Adient

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 ↗

Adtran

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 ↗

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Asked for alongside Lean Manufacturing

Measured from the 117 open roles that name Lean Manufacturing — not from a curated list.

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.

Employers hiring for Lean Manufacturing

29 in total, most open roles first.

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