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Robert Half

Lean Manufacturing Consultant

Racine, WI · On-site

$39.59 - $60/hr

We are looking for an experienced Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen Consultant to lead an operational ... This Long-term Contract position will focus on evaluating workflows, space utilization, and process ...

Eurofins

Lean Industrial Engineer

Lancaster, PA · On-site

... Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and ... internal consulting initiatives/ projects to industrialize and optimize lab processes across all ...

Eurofins

Senior Lean Industrial Engineer

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$41.50 - $56.75/hr

... Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and ... internal consulting initiatives/ projects to industrialize and optimize lab processes across all ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract lean consultant in the United States is $165,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $147,500.00 and $182,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Lean Consultant vs Contract Six Sigma Specialist?

AspectContract Lean ConsultantContract Six Sigma Specialist
CertificationsLean Certification, Green Belt, or Black BeltSix Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and service industriesManufacturing, healthcare, finance, and process improvement sectors
Employer UsageConsulting firms, corporations, government agenciesConsulting firms, corporations, quality departments

Both roles focus on process improvement but differ in methodology. Contract Lean Consultants primarily implement Lean principles to eliminate waste, while Contract Six Sigma Specialists use statistical tools to reduce variation. The choice depends on the specific process improvement approach preferred by the employer or project.

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Infographic showing various Contract Lean Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,000 per year, or $79.3 per hour.

LEAN Business Consultant (San Diego)

Motion Recruitment

San Diego, CA • On-site

$100 - $150/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

This range is provided by Motion Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100.00/hr - $150.00/hr

Short-term, 4-month contract with a large FinTech client of Motion Recruitment Partners for a LEAN Business Consultant. Role may require some on-site days in San Diego, CA 92129 - non-local candidates will not be considered.

Primary Accountabilities:

  • Lead Gembas, implement standards workshops, streamline flows, implement Kaizen for Intuit suppliers as part of the broader Intuit Expert Network
  • Coach teams to increase Lean maturity (Daily Management, Problem Solving)
  • Facilitate Value Stream Mapping workshops, documenting outcomes to facilitate process improvement initiatives
  • Deliver more complex re-engineering & simplification / standardization / optimization of identified global cross-functional processes as directed
  • Participate in development of Continuous Improvement Transformation Community & Culture through active involvement in a variety of workshops, forums & training sessions related to LEAN & other Process Excellence concepts & practices
  • Implement Change Management related to LEAN implementations

Qualifications:

  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green (LSSGB) or Black Belt (LSSBB) from a reputed company
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Business Operations / Finance / Management
  • Extensive track record implementing Lean Management Systems (Daily Management, Problem Solving, Coaching, Gemba practice, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work)
  • Strong experience with Suppliers / Partners development global programs.
  • Breadth of knowledge of complex Lean and Six Sigma tools, methodology & statistical analysis
  • Knowledge & understanding of the high technology / software industry business models & core processes
  • Ideally Change Management certified professional – Prosci - ADKAR, Kotter, etc.

The experience you need to excel in the role:

  • 7 to 10 years of professional experience driving large, cross-functional LEAN & continuous improvement initiatives with demonstrable business results
  • Working on large, global process re-engineering initiatives in large complex global organizations, especially focused on product management and learning development initiatives
  • Improving Value Propositions and Revenue Growth via LEAN implementations
  • Very strong facilitation skills in managing senior stakeholder relationship, partnerships, interactions, and workshops.
  • Directing work efforts in a matrixed environment to achieve objectives effectively & efficiently
  • Understanding & facilitating change in a challenging & dynamic environment – handling challenge from senior stakeholders, push back from business-as-usual teams & a lack of understanding/appreciation of the benefits of LEAN
Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting

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