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Lean Manager - American Augers

West Salem, OH · On-site

Lean Manager- Company :AmericanAugers Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa ...

Atkore

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Hebron, OH · On-site

Reporting to the Regional Lean Manager, this person will be responsible for assisting and occasionally leading the deployment of Lean methodology including strategy design and deployment, and ...

Vesuvius USA

OH · On-site

The Lean / Process Engineer is key in leading continuous improvement initiatives across the ... Work, Visual Management, and Root Cause Analysis. * Partner with cross-functional teams ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for lean manager in Ohio is $96,419.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,600.00 and $109,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lean Manager vs Continuous Improvement Coordinator?

AspectLean ManagerContinuous Improvement Coordinator
CredentialsLean certifications, Six Sigma Green/Black BeltLean or Six Sigma training, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, production, or service industriesManufacturing, healthcare, or corporate settings
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in industries focusing on process efficiencyUsed across various industries aiming for process improvements
Primary FocusImplementing lean principles to eliminate wasteSupporting continuous improvement initiatives and projects

While both roles focus on process enhancement, a Lean Manager leads lean implementation and strategy, whereas a Continuous Improvement Coordinator supports ongoing improvement projects. The Lean Manager typically has more strategic responsibilities, while the Coordinator focuses on executing specific initiatives.

What Is a Lean Manager?

Lean managers identify areas in a business that can be streamlined to make processes and production more efficient. These changes are often small and incremental, but lean managers find ways to reduce areas that waste time, effort, or money, and make the overall functions of the business run more smoothly. As a lean manager, you need to understand how your company runs, the goals of production, and be able to connect with employees so that they are inspired to move towards the same efficiency objectives. You must know how to analyze data, dissect small and large processes of your business, and provide practical ways to cut unnecessary waste.

What are Lean Managers?

Lean Managers are professionals responsible for implementing and overseeing Lean methodologies within an organization to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. They work closely with teams to identify areas for improvement, facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure that Lean principles are integrated into the company culture. Lean Managers also provide training, support, and leadership to ensure sustainable changes and drive operational excellence.

How does a Lean Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements?

A Lean Manager regularly works with cross-functional teams—such as operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain—to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements. This involves facilitating workshops, guiding value stream mapping sessions, and coaching team members on Lean principles. Effective collaboration requires strong communication skills to align different departments toward common goals and ensure that changes are sustained over time. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Lean Managers help teams break down silos and achieve greater efficiency together.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lean Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lean Manager, you need expertise in process improvement methodologies, strong analytical skills, and typically a background in engineering, operations, or business management. Familiarity with Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, and experience with ERP systems or continuous improvement certifications (like Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt) are highly valued. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial for driving change and engaging teams. These skills and qualifications enable Lean Managers to effectively streamline processes, reduce waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within organizations.
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Infographic showing various Lean Manager job openings in Ohio as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Full Time, 46% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,419 per year, or $46.4 per hour.
Lean Manager - American Augers

Lean Manager - American Augers

The Toro Company

West Salem, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

The Toro Company rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

173rd of 418 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Job Title: Lean Manager - Company: American Augers
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.
Who Are We?
American Augers, located in West Salem, Ohio is a division of The Toro Company. American Augers builds the largest horizontal directional drills in the industry, and a full range of auger boring machines. With the rugged user in mind, American Augers rigs are built to last and backed by 24-hour worldwide support.
As the Lean Manager, you will execute the implementation of consistent Lean business practices to drive increased growth, operational excellence and empowered employees. Participate in the development, execution, and maintenance of transformation plans, delivering coaching and training on Lean principles, concepts and tools, leading kaizen events, knowledge sharing, and helping to identify future Lean minded personnel. Partner with the broader TTC Lean Enterprise Team to evolve the TTC Lean Enterprise system, share knowledge and best practices, and assist other manufacturing sites across the Company with increasing Lean competencies.
What Will You Do?
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:
  • Promote, guide and lead transformation teams in the implementation of the TTC Lean Enterprise system, which includes the use of various process improvement tools including, but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Cell Design, Continuous Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, Change over, TPM, Root Cause Analysis.
  • Collaborate with Operations leadership team to develop annual plans in support of continuous improvement to drive improvements in key metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, cash, employee engagement, and growth, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
  • Drive Lean operating principles and establish location specific principles, communication, knowledge sharing and reporting strategies to provide visibility into continuous improvement efforts.
  • Support Lean Enterprise system maturity self-assessment process and coordinate gap closure planning with corporate Lean enterprise team.
  • Provide training, coaching and mentoring of Lean principles, concepts, behaviors and tools that enhance the existing culture to one of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
  • Facilitate kaizen teams/events, track progress, and follow up to ensure gains are sustained.
  • Train and coach others at the location to become Lean practitioners and team facilitators.
  • Communicate to site leadership teams on overall Lean Enterprise initiatives, continuous improvement projects, kaizen status and assessment of customer needs on a regular basis.
  • Participate as a member of the Corporate Lean Enterprise Team to evolve the Lean Enterprise system, share best practices, report progress and provide support to other Lean Managers as necessary.
  • Stay current with technologies and Lean concepts through continuing education and benchmarking.
  • Create and maintain an environment that promotes safety for people and processes.
  • Interface with location team members daily.
  • Assess efficiencies of labor, set up, processes, etc., in a continued effort to identify and communicate cost reduction opportunities.
  • Support quality improvement efforts associated with work processes and procedures.
  • Utilize SAP, QlikView, and supporting system skills for efficient operations.
  • Full job description will be provided to final candidate at point of offer.
  • LI-Onsite

What Do You Need?
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree - BA, BS in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience leading or supporting Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Working knowledge of core Lean tools:
    • Value Stream Mapping
    • Root Cause Analysis
    • Standard Work / 5S / Visual Management
  • Proven ability to drive change in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to train, coach, and engage teams at all levels
  • Ability to work independently, make decisions, and take ownership of initiatives
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
  • Advanced Excel / data analysis

Preferred Qualifications
  • Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
  • Value Stream Transformation Experience
  • Experience in complex assembly or large equipment manufacturing
  • SAP/ERP/QuikView systems

What Can We Give You?
At American Augers we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - American Augers offers employees at our West Salem, OH location a variety of perks, including:
  • Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
  • Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
  • Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
  • Growth Opportunities - TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
  • Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $98,000 - $115,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you'll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
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