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Safran Cabin Inc.

Director of Operations

Santa Maria, CA · On-site

$118K - $198K/yr

Proven ability to implement Lean Management Systems. * Analytical based problem solving skills. * Experience in a high mix, low volume environment. * Strong verbal communication and experience ...

Sutter Health

Program Manager

San Francisco, CA

$161K - $242K/yr

Thorough knowledge of principles of Lean management systems. * Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion required. * Conceptual, analytical, and ...

Sutter Health

Program Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$161K - $242K/yr

Thorough knowledge of principles of Lean management systems. * Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion required. * Conceptual, analytical, and ...

AMPORTS Inc

Site CI/Lean Specialist

Benicia, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Project Management: Lead and manage continuous improvement projects from initiation through ... Apply Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke) and Six Sigma methodologies ...

Amports

Site CI/Lean Specialist

Benicia, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Project Management: Lead and manage continuous improvement projects from initiation through ... Apply Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke) and Six Sigma methodologies ...

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How much do lean management jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for lean management in California is $100,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,800.00 and $113,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is lean management?

A Lean Management job focuses on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing processes within an organization. Professionals in this role apply Lean principles to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and add value for customers. They analyze operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement continuous improvement strategies. Lean Managers often work across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and services, to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Their goal is to maximize value while minimizing resources, ultimately leading to cost savings and improved performance.

What skills and qualifications are needed for lean management?

To thrive in Lean Management, you need a strong understanding of process improvement methodologies, analytical skills, and knowledge of operational efficiency principles, often backed by a degree in engineering, business, or supply chain management. Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools, value stream mapping, and relevant certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is highly desirable. Effective communication, leadership, and change management abilities are essential soft skills for guiding teams through transformation initiatives. These competencies enable professionals to drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and deliver measurable value to organizations.

What are the typical challenges faced in lean management, and how are they addressed?

Lean Management professionals often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from staff, difficulty sustaining improved processes, and complexity in mapping cross-functional workflows. Addressing these issues requires strong stakeholder engagement, clear communication about the benefits of Lean initiatives, and continuous training and coaching for team members. Successful Lean Managers work closely with various departments, using data-driven decision-making to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and involving employees at all levels, they help ensure lasting positive outcomes for the organization.

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Infographic showing various Lean Management job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $100,091 per year, or $48.1 per hour.

Marketing & Business Coach

Lean Marketing

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Remote | This role requires availability during North American business hours.
This role is for a Marketing & Business Coach who wants to coach at scale and take ownership of client outcomes.
At Lean Marketing, you'll coach and influence real businesses using proven IP inside a fast-growing company with high standards and zero tolerance for passengers. This role is for a Marketing & Business Coach who wants real ownership of client outcomes, real authority in the room, and the opportunity to coach at scale.
Lean Marketing exists to help business owners stop guessing and start growing.
Using the frameworks behind Allan Dib's The 1-Page Marketing Plan, we help entrepreneurs build clear marketing systems, make better decisions, and create momentum in their businesses. This role is where that IP comes to life - turning strategy into results.What you'll do
  • Coach active clients using Lean Marketing IP, ensuring consistent progress toward defined marketing and business growth goals
  • Run high-impact coaching calls (1:many and structured 1:1) focused on diagnosis, prioritization, clarity, and next best actions
  • Create & review client marketing plans, messaging, and funnels, diagnose business and funnel constraints and prescribe the highest-leverage next actions
  • Hold clients accountable to 90-day goals and KPIs, tracking progress and intervening when momentum stalls
  • Guide clients in building or improving in-house marketing systems and teams, not outsourcing chaos
  • Communicate with clients via async channels (written feedback, Looms, templates) to drive momentum
  • Uphold Lean Marketing coaching standards, documenting patterns, improvements, and repeatable wins to strengthen the program
Interfaces & rhythm
  • Run daily coaching calls with clients
  • Weekly internal coaching for coaches (this is where we put our coaching brains together to leverage all coaches' skills)
  • Async collaboration on Slack with team and clients
  • Ongoing feedback loops to improve IP, systems, and delivery quality
What good looks like
30 days
  • Fully fluent in Lean Marketing IP, frameworks, and coaching cadence
  • Successfully onboard and coach an initial book of ~10 clients
  • Shadow and then lead coaching calls with confidence and authority

60 days
  • Independently managing a growing client load with strong engagement
  • Clients implementing faster, with clear priorities and fewer "stuck" moments
  • Demonstrated judgment on when to push, when to simplify, and when to hold the line

90 days
  • Operating at scale with consistent quality across a large client portfolio
  • Clients hitting milestones, not just attending calls
  • Trusted as a high-standard coach who strengthens the overall delivery team
Metrics you own
  • Client implementation velocity (plans executed, milestones hit)
  • Client clarity on goals and next actions
  • Client happiness and quality scores (internal review + feedback)
  • Client retention and progression within the program
What we're looking for:
  • Generalist marketing expertise (strategy → execution): Able to diagnose a business, design an end-to-end marketing strategy, and translate it into a clear, executable plan with priorities and sequencing.
  • Copywriting & messaging fundamentals: Able to assess and improve client messaging and copy across key assets.
  • Calm authority under pressure: When clients feel overwhelmed or scattered, you bring clarity, direction, and confidence - without absorbing their stress or diluting the plan.
  • Comfortable leading rooms and holding the line: You can command a group, steer conversations back to what matters, and say the hard thing when a client is avoiding the real work.
  • Fast-thinking, adaptable judgment: You process information quickly, spot the real constraint, and adjust in real time without needing a script or escalation.
  • Prescriptive coaching over people-pleasing: You coach with conviction. You give clear recommendations, make decisions, and don't hide behind "options" to stay liked
  • High care, high standards: You genuinely care about clients - and that care shows up as expectations, accountability, and follow-through
  • Clear written thinking and framework-driven communication: You write structured, concise feedback, think in frameworks, and can explain complex ideas simply and decisively.
  • Constraint identification and leverage thinking: Quickly identify what's actually limiting growth and know which levers to pull next to create momentum and results.
  • Guiding implementation inside real businesses: Guide clients through executing strategies inside their business - teams, timelines, and systems included
  • Strong teaching and coaching communication: Explain complex ideas simply, give precise direction, and communicate confidently in both live calls and written feedback.
  • Strong prioritization & judgment: Help clients focus on the right work at the right time - and manage your own workload across a large client base
  • Systems & methodology application: Comfortable working within proven frameworks and processes, applying them consistently while using judgment when edge cases appear

Everyday Tools used: Notion, Zoom, Slack, Fathom, Google Suite
Experience requirement:
  • Minimum 5 years marketing experience
  • Coaching, consulting or teaching experience of any kind.

This role is not for you if...
  • You want a slow, predictable role with low expectations
  • You want to clock in and clock out
  • You avoid being measured on outcomes
  • You don't hold yourself - or your clients - to high standards
  • You struggle to pivot, adjust, or decide quickly
  • You avoid direct feedback or difficult client conversations
  • You need rigid instructions instead of ownership and judgment
  • You treat coaching sessions as task list reviews rather than coaching conversations that produce outcomes
Perks of the role
  • Fully remote, high-trust environment: Work from anywhere. You're measured on outcomes and standards, not time online or activity theatre.
  • Total of 38 days of paid vacation: 30 days of PTO with an additional day off on your birthday, plus 7 country-specific holidays
  • Salary at $70-180k+ FTE (based on number of clients held plus performance bonuses) with growth opportunities at a company in scale mode. Beginning at 30 hours per week, we will scale this to full-time within the first 3-5 months.
  • World-class IP and credibility: You'll coach using the frameworks behind Allan Dib and The 1-Page Marketing Plan - proven, respected IP that gives you instant authority with clients.
  • Coach real businesses to real results: This isn't hypothetical coaching. You'll help business owners make clearer decisions, implement faster, and see tangible growth in revenue, leads, and confidence.
  • Scale your income with impact: As your client load grows and your quality holds, so does your earning potential. Bonus structures reward excellent coaching and client success.
  • Fast-growing company, real momentum: Lean Marketing is scaling. You're joining a team building something meaningful, not maintaining a stagnant program.
  • Accelerated skill growth: Coaching 75+ businesses forces sharp thinking, better judgment, and faster pattern recognition - your skills compound quickly here.
  • Recognition and celebration for wins: Strong performance is seen, acknowledged, and celebrated. Doing great work here doesn't go unnoticed.

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