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Teledyne

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Garland, TX

Teledyne Micropac is looking for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer who will provide hands-on technical leadership to develop, optimize, and sustain high-reliability microelectronics manufacturing ...

Teledyne

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Garland, TX · On-site

Teledyne Micropac is looking for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer who will provide handson technical leadership to develop, optimize, and sustain highreliability microelectronics manufacturing processes ...

Teledyne

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Garland, TX · On-site

Teledyne Micropac is looking for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer who will provide hands-on technical leadership to develop, optimize, and sustain high-reliability microelectronics manufacturing ...

Cummings Electrical

Lean Engineer

Arlington, TX

$71K - $94K/yr

As a Lean Engineer , you will be a key driver of operational excellence, leading initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the organization. You'll partner with ...

Cummings Electrical

Lean Engineer

Arlington, TX · On-site

$69K - $92K/yr

As a Lean Engineer , you will be a key driver of operational excellence, leading initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the organization. You'll partner with cross ...

Cummings Electrical

Lean Engineer

Arlington, TX

$69K - $92K/yr

As a Lean Engineer , you will be a key driver of operational excellence, leading initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the organization. You'll partner with ...

Brinks

Director, Lean Operations

Coppell, TX · On-site

Brink's is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Lean Operations to lead the enterprise-wide transformation toward operational excellence. This high-impact role will drive continuous ...

Brinks

Director, Lean Operations

Coppell, TX · On-site

Brink's is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Lean Operations to lead the enterprise-wide transformation toward operational excellence. This high-impact role will drive continuous ...

Brinks

Director, Global Lean Execution

Coppell, TX · On-site

As Director, Global Lean Execution, you will lead the implementation of Lean management systems and improvement strategies that enable operational excellence, accelerate strategy execution, and drive ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for lean in Dallas, TX is $100,755.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,400.00 and $114,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Lean job typically involves improving processes, reducing waste, and increasing efficiency within an organization. Lean professionals use principles from the Lean methodology to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and deliver greater value to customers. These roles can be found in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. Common job titles include Lean Manager, Continuous Improvement Specialist, and Process Improvement Consultant.

What does a lean do?

A professional in a Lean role typically spends their day analyzing current processes, facilitating Kaizen events or improvement workshops, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate inefficiencies. They collect and analyze data, implement new procedures, and monitor progress using Lean tools and metrics. Regular communication with team members and leadership is crucial to ensure everyone is aligned and engaged with Lean initiatives. The role is dynamic and hands-on, offering opportunities to directly impact operational efficiency and organizational performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a lean role?

To thrive in a Lean role, you need a strong understanding of Lean principles, process improvement methodologies, and data analysis, usually supported by experience in manufacturing, operations, or engineering. Familiarity with tools such as value stream mapping, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt) is highly desirable. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and change management skills help you effectively lead teams and drive improvement initiatives. These abilities are crucial for successfully optimizing processes, reducing waste, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Infographic showing various Lean job openings in Dallas, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 11% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,755 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Lean Specialist 2

J. E. Dunn Construction Group

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

JE Dunn Construction rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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.
Role Summary
The Lean Specialist 2 will support the training of internal staff on Lean tools and help maintain Lean transformation processes and programs, taking on increasingly more complex tasks and roles. This position will be responsible for maintaining training/planning materials, assisting in the coaching of project teams, and helping all employees understand and applying Lean Principles to their work while building an understanding of the use of Lean principles in construction. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
  • Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
  • Career Path: Senior Lean Specialist

Key Role Responsibilities - Core
LEAN SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE
  • Supports the training of internal staff on Lean tools. Helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs
  • Gathers information and completes analysis to assess impact of Lean transformation on projects
  • May train and support team members with basic lean tools
  • Supports the 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
  • Identifies new and innovative ways to implement Lean tools and methodologies
  • 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 using quantitative and qualitative information
  • Supports and participates in data collection and analysis analyzing the effectiveness of lean programs
  • Participates in monthly meetings with assigned region leadership
  • Supports weekly Friday Lean Huddles in the region

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:
  • Acts as an advisor on Lean tools for assigned projects and employees. Supports increasingly complex situations and questions
  • Assumes responsibility on smaller scale or less complex projects to introduce Lean tools and methodology to project teams
  • Implements team member training on basic lean tools
  • Assumes ownership over portions of customer-specific training materials including creating recommendations to assigned Lean leadership
  • Implements internally developed lean programs and processes
  • Facilitates internal lean client team engagement activities within project teams

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
  • Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate
  • 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 (Required)
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Experience
  • 2+ years construction operations or Lean experience (Required)
  • 0-2 years experience in meeting or group facilitation (Preferred)

Working Environment
  • Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
  • May require extensive periods of overnight travel
  • Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
  • Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder
  • Occasional activity: Bending, Reaching above Shoulder

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: 62320
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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