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Caterpillar

5S Team Lead - 1st Shift

Sanford, NC · On-site

$25.10/hr

The Team Lead partners with Section Managers, operations teams, Lean/CI resources, and frontline ... Lead and facilitate 5S activities across assigned areas using Caterpillar's structured 5S ...

Hennig

Production Manager - Nights

Machesney Park, IL · On-site

Production organization, safety, & 5S.* Manage overtime and labor cost/scrap reduction. * Ensure product quality, engaging with the quality department on customer and internal requirements being met.

PrideStaff

5S Logistics Technician

Bristow, VA · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

Establish and manage tool control systems (e.g., shadow boards). * Conduct tool inventories and ... 5S Method knowledge is a plus Benefits of working with PrideStaff : * Medical, Rx, and Wellness ...

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How much do 5s manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for 5s manager in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between 5S Manager vs 6S Coordinator?

Aspect5S Manager6S Coordinator
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, 5S trainingLean, Six Sigma, 6S training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, warehousing, production facilitiesManufacturing, production, quality assurance
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in lean manufacturing environmentsUsed in continuous improvement initiatives

The 5S Manager focuses on implementing and maintaining the 5S methodology to organize and improve workplace efficiency. The 6S Coordinator builds upon 5S by adding Safety, making it more comprehensive for safety and quality improvements. Both roles require similar certifications and are prevalent in manufacturing settings, but the 6S Coordinator emphasizes safety alongside organization.

What is a 5S manager?

A 5S Manager is a professional responsible for implementing and maintaining the 5S methodology within an organization. The 5S system—Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—is a workplace organization method that aims to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity. The 5S Manager leads training, audits, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure that workspaces remain clean, organized, and conducive to high performance. They often collaborate with different departments to embed 5S practices into daily operations and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

How does a 5S manager typically collaborate with other departments to maintain workplace organization standards?

A 5S Manager works closely with teams across production, maintenance, safety, and quality departments to implement and sustain 5S principles—Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. They often lead cross-functional audits, provide training, and facilitate continuous improvement meetings to ensure everyone understands and adheres to organizational standards. Regular communication and feedback loops are essential, as the 5S Manager must align initiatives with broader business goals and address any challenges or resistance that arise. This collaborative approach fosters a culture of accountability and ongoing improvement throughout the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 5S manager?

To thrive as a 5S Manager, you need expertise in lean manufacturing principles, process improvement methodologies, and a background in industrial engineering or a related field. Familiarity with 5S audit tools, visual management systems, and certification in lean or Six Sigma is often required. Strong leadership, communication, and training skills help drive team engagement and sustain organizational change. These competencies are crucial for embedding 5S practices, boosting operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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Infographic showing various 5S Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,677 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

5S Kaizen Facilitator

Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America

Franklin, IN

$22.50 - $23.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Summary:

 

To drive continuous improvement, support development of production staff, and to reach the status of a World Class Manufacturing. Facilitate projects for continuous improvement process by developing, standardizing, and monitoring. Facilitate related activities and coordinating various consultations within the Production Department.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

·        Define and develop continuous improvement activities to reach the status of a World Class Manufacturer.

·        Develop and train associates to identify and implement opportunities to improve the process effectiveness.

·        Plans and facilitates training to other functions and departments who will support to implement process improvement activities.

·        Plans and facilitates operational training within the Production Department.

·        Facilitate to improve quality, eliminating waste/cost of poor performance in the Production department.

·        Structuralize and track improvement projects with other departments to successful implementation.

·        Maintain and update documentation of Kaizen projects and 5S status shared in the Production department.

·        Find improvements and share the improvements with related reports to the Production Manager and Production Assistant Manager.

·        Clear communication with Production to have a common understanding of improvements and agreement.

·        Work according to the established principles and rules of continuous improvement concept and the safety regulations.

·        Monitor the Production processes and perform unannounced internal 5S audits according to the 5S principal.

·        Facilitate 5S and Kaizen group activity to increase the awareness of 5S and continuous improvements.  

·        Develop quality processes as needed, review and create a report to ensure the control plans and products meet their specifications.

·        Follow all compliance quality, safety, environment regulations and procedures.

·        Maintain an audit program to maintain standardized work across the production floor.

·        Perform other duties as assigned by MTEA Management.

 

Job Requirements:

·        Experience with 5S principals.

·        Experience with Kaizen principals.

·        Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

·        Competences that are needed are: flexibility, teamwork, quality awareness, results and customer orientated.

·        Must have the ability to occasionally lift or push up to 40 lbs.

·        Must have the ability to occasionally bend, stretch or reach.