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Lean Life Manufacturing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West ... This position requires the handling of formal and informal Lean Manufacturing training and coaching ...

$90 - $130/hr

... of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West ... This position requires the handling of formal and informal Lean Manufacturing training and coaching ...

Lean Coordinator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$72K - $88K/yr

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance * Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time * 401k ... Optimize manufacturing processes to attain maximum safety, product quality, efficiency, and ...

Lean Manager

Kearney, NE · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

... of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West ... This position requires the handling of formal and informal Lean Manufacturing training and coaching ...

... to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and ... Knowledge of the material, costs, techniques and processes used within the manufacturing industry ...

Lean Manager

Kearney, NE · On-site

$90 - $125/hr

... of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West ... This position requires the handling of formal and informal Lean Manufacturing training and coaching ...

... of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West ... This position requires the handling of formal and informal Lean Manufacturing training and coaching ...

Lean Manufacturing Process Engineer

Wixom, MI · On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

... manufacturing issues * Support operations as requested on plant CI projects utilizing Lean tools ... Manage part life cycle process from on time launches to end of life programs without obsolescence

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a ... Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and ...

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How much do lean life manufacturing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for lean life manufacturing in the United States is $95,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Lean Life Manufacturing?

Lean Life Manufacturing refers to the implementation of Lean principles and methodologies within the manufacturing industry to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize value for customers. This approach focuses on continuous improvement, streamlining processes, and empowering employees to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities. The goal is to create a culture of operational excellence that leads to higher quality products, lower costs, and faster delivery times. Lean Life Manufacturing is widely adopted by organizations seeking to remain competitive and responsive to customer needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lean Manufacturing Specialist?

To thrive as a Lean Manufacturing Specialist, you need a solid background in industrial engineering, process optimization, and lean methodologies, often supported by a degree in engineering or operations management and Lean Six Sigma certification. Familiarity with tools like value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, and ERP systems is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills help professionals effectively drive continuous improvement and facilitate change. These skills and qualities are crucial for increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring sustainable manufacturing excellence.

What are some common challenges faced in a Lean Manufacturing role and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Lean Manufacturing often encounter challenges such as resistance to change, maintaining consistent process improvements, and balancing quality with production speed. Overcoming these hurdles typically involves clear communication, ongoing employee training, and strong leadership support. Engaging team members in continuous improvement initiatives and celebrating small wins can also foster a culture of lean thinking. Collaboration across departments and regular feedback loops are essential to ensure lasting success in lean environments.

What is the difference between Lean Life Manufacturing vs Lean Manufacturing Technician?

AspectLean Life ManufacturingLean Manufacturing Technician
CertificationsLean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHALean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, production linesManufacturing plants, production lines
Industry UsageHealth, wellness, lifestyle productsIndustrial manufacturing, assembly lines

Lean Life Manufacturing focuses on applying lean principles to health and lifestyle product development, emphasizing efficiency in wellness industries. In contrast, Lean Manufacturing Technicians work primarily in industrial settings, maintaining and improving manufacturing processes. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments but differ in industry focus and product types.

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Infographic showing various Lean Life Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,666 per year, or $46 per hour.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer V.I.E

Faurecia

Blue Springs, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Faurecia rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you're willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow's cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.
Faurecia Services Group
With 248 industrial sites, 37 R&D centers and 100,000 employees in 37 countries, Faurecia is one of the world's top ten automotive suppliers.
Faurecia's mission is to develop technologies for Sustainable Mobility and create personalized experiences for the Cockpit of the Future. At the same time, we offer solutions to meet the challenges of future generations, in line with our convictions.
As a leader in our four activities, Seating, Clean Mobility, Interiors and Clarion Electronics, we work hand in hand with manufacturers to design innovations that meet society's new expectations, particularly in terms of the environment, connectivity, and autonomous driving.
Our teams design, develop, produce, and deliver cutting-edge solutions for intuitive on-board living and sustainable mobility.
Together, we are inventing the car of the future, connected and autonomous.
Faurecia?
Faurecia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you are willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow's cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be!
Faurecia's VIE Program
The VIE Program of Faurecia is an international young graduate program, which enables young graduate's native from the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28 to work for one of our subsidiaries around the world!
Business France, the French agency for international business development, oversees all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/ and http://careers.faurecia.com/job-offers
PLEASE NOTE: Your application must be submitted in English to be considered by our non-French speaking teams in our plants worldwide.
PLEASE NOTE: As part of your international development, you cannot perform a VIE in the country of your citizenship.
Your position and environment?
Our Faurecia Interior Systems (FIS) plant in Blue Springs, Missouri (North America) is looking for you as a VIE Lean Manufacturing Engineer.
Your role and responsibilities
The role of the Lean Manufacturing Engineer is to maximize plant performance and profitability with accountability on direct labor by strict application of the FES (Faurecia Excellence System) operating principles.
Your main missions will be to:
  • Develop in coordination with the management team the site and department Annual Improvement/FES Acceleration Plans.
  • Participate in Plant MOD cost budget construction and achievement, through efficient "MOD cost management" and "MOD cost improvement plan".
  • Follow-up of the FES deployment plan, to support the Plant Improvement Plan (PIP) execution.
  • Ensure understanding at plant level of FES KPIs and the link with P&L results to properly prioritize the FES plan.
  • Contribute to the application and/respect of FES Principles in Programs from design stage (lean process design, MIFD, validation of Equipment design, cardboard workshop activities, Standardized Work, OHP, process layout, packaging, etc.).
  • Support Standardized Work construction and adherence, development of OHP (primarily GAP Leader and Supervisor role and routines), as the main foundations to achieve high levels of operational performance.
  • Support the implementation of FES improvement tools for production reliability, change over Standards (flexibility), reduction of Line stoppages, Line balancing, and overall MOD efficiency.
  • Support the FES&P Manager in the application of the FES methodologies and tools through active participation on the shop floor.
  • Transfer FES knowledge and experience to plant personnel through shop floor improvement activities.
  • Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead Production Solving Groups nd workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 8 Quality Basics, Improvement Ideas, HSE, etc.).
  • Contribute to the lead time reduction through the implementation of continuous flow, layout optimization, pull-system and speed up flows by coaching and/or leading FES/Lean principles workshops.
  • Ensure the respect of safety instructions, policies, and procedures..
  • Support commitments established in the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy.

Candidate profile
Skills, Education, and Experience
  • Knowledge of quality matters
  • International mind set, overseas experience a plus.
  • Strong teamwork sense
  • Good communication skills
  • Master's degree in engineering or business
  • Experience in production in an industrial environment
  • English required.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Results oriented.
  • Entrepreneurship mindset
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management

Leadership Competencies
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Manage Ambiguity
  • Manage Complexity
  • Customer Focus
  • Drives Results
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Learning Agility
  • Political Savvy
  • Demonstrates Self-Awareness
  • Collaborates with Others
  • Instills Trust

Ready to take on a new challenge?
Apply and join us!
Faurecia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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