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Embraer

Lean Specialist I - EAST

Melbourne, FL · On-site

Supports project planning for improvement (Kaizen, Yokoten, Project Charting, projects with probabilistic data "Lean Green Belt" to more complex issues and possibilities to analyze data, DMAIC action ...

Quest Global

Lead Lean Analyst

Houston, TX

$90K - $120K/yr

The Lean specialist will play a lead role in driving and facilitating workshops and process improvement projects along with client team by facilitating groups and teams, monitoring for sustainability ...

AMPORTS Inc

Site CI/Lean Specialist

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$69K - $88K/yr

Apply Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) to solve complex operational problems and drive sustainable change. * Training and Mentorship:

Quest Global

Lead Lean Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The Lean specialist will play a lead role in driving and facilitating workshops and process improvement projects along with client team by facilitating groups and teams, monitoring for sustainability ...

AMPORTS Inc

Site CI/Lean Specialist

Benicia, CA

$85K - $100K/yr

Apply Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) to solve complex operational problems and drive sustainable change. * Training and Mentorship:

Quest Global

Lead Lean Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The Lean specialist will play a lead role in driving and facilitating workshops and process improvement projects along with client team by facilitating groups and teams, monitoring for sustainability ...

Amports

Site CI/Lean Specialist

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$69K - $88K/yr

Apply Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) to solve complex operational problems and drive sustainable change. * Training and Mentorship:

Amports

Site CI/Lean Specialist

Benicia, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Apply Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) to solve complex operational problems and drive sustainable change. * Training and Mentorship:

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How much do lean specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for lean specialist 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 a lean specialist?

A Lean Specialist is a professional who focuses on improving efficiency and reducing waste in business processes using Lean methodologies. They analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies to enhance productivity and quality. Lean Specialists often work in manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries to streamline operations and improve overall performance. Their role includes training employees, facilitating process improvement initiatives, and ensuring continuous improvement within an organization.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a lean specialist?

Lean Specialists typically spend their days analyzing current processes, identifying inefficiencies, and leading initiatives to implement process improvements across departments. They work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate Lean workshops, conduct root cause analyses, and develop standard operating procedures. Collaboration with managers, line staff, and sometimes external stakeholders is essential to ensure strategies are adopted and results are sustained. This role often involves tracking improvement metrics and reporting outcomes to leadership, making it both hands-on and analytical.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lean specialist?

To thrive as a Lean Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, and relevant experience in manufacturing or operations. Familiarity with tools such as value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and knowledge of ERP or process management systems, as well as certifications like Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, are highly valued. Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills help a Lean Specialist drive cross-functional collaboration and influence organizational culture. These capabilities are essential for successfully implementing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and achieve measurable results.

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Infographic showing various Lean Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,666 per year, or $46 per hour.

Senior Lean Specialist, Advanced Facilities Group

J. E. Dunn Construction Group

Tempe, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
JE Dunn's Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.
Role Summary
The Senior Lean Specialist will train internal team on a greater variety of Lean tools and develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs. This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining training/planning materials, coaching project teams, and helping all employees understand and apply Lean Principles to their work. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
  • Autonomy & Decision-Making: is expected to function independently in the role with supervision and oversight as needed. Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
  • Career Path: Lean Services Manager.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core
LEAN SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE
  • Trains internal staff on Lean tools. Helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs.
  • Coaches and supports project teams and/or internal customers with implementation of the basic Lean tools such as Last Planner System, Kanban, meeting facilitation and continuous improvement programs.
  • Trains and supports the office and/or region with basic lean tools including but not limited to, Value Stream Mapping, A3's, 5S, Visual Management, Kanban and Kaizen.
  • Trains and coaches employees and team members to understand the Work Flow Commitment Loop (reliable promising).
  • May lead and train PMs and Superintendents to run effective Pull Planning sessions, weekly Planning sessions and Daily Stand-up sessions through a lead/co-facilitate/coach model.
  • Assumes responsibility for bringing all components of the Last Planner System together to function as a system. Trains and coaches the team in LPS practices.
  • Actively participates in the development and maintenance of the organization's ongoing Lean journey.
  • Challenges project team members and employees to identify, remove and resolve constraints that prevent the team from fulfilling commitments.
  • Maintains level of standards of lean tools used among project teams or within the organization.
  • Utilizes current training materials and customizes to specific assigned customer.
  • Looks for opportunities to improve current training materials.
  • Serves as an ongoing resource for assigned projects and employees to help identify opportunities for improvement.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
SENIOR LEAN SPECIALIST
In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:
  • Training, teaching and coaching a larger variety and/or more complex tools such as Choosing By Advantages, Target Value Design and Integrated Project Delivery support.
  • Facilitates larger groups and complex project teams.
  • Engages a variety level of leaders to coach, train and teach Lean concepts.
  • Creates or contributes to new training materials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus.
  • Ability to conduct effective presentations (Intermediate).
  • Ability to coach.
  • Ability to adapt and respond to dynamic situations.
  • Ability and desire to master new skills (Intermediate).
  • Ability to lead change management and Lean efforts (Intermediate).
  • Listening skills (Intermediate).
  • Ability to read a situation and make sound assessments and recommendations.
  • Ability to speak confidently in small groups.
  • Open learner and highly coachable.
  • Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, business management or related field (Preferred).
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience
  • 5+ years construction operations or Lean experience (Required).
  • 2+ years experience in meeting or group facilitation (Preferred).
  • 2+ years experience implementing process improvement methodologies (Preferred).

Working Environment
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Requisition ID: 61163
Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
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