Program Manager, Lean Manufacturing

Role Overview

Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across factory operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, analyze operational data, eliminate waste, and embed Client's Production System principles on the floor.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4–6 years in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain (OEM environment strongly preferred).
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Skills & Certifications: Proven cross-functional leadership; Project Management, Lean, or Six Sigma (Green Belt+) certified.
• Bonus Points: Hands-on experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP) or analytics tools (SQL, Smartsheet, Databricks, Looker).

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies, map current vs. future states, analyze variability/waste, and drive targeted corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement & ZPS: Deploy, audit, and sustain ZPS practices across General Assembly, Execution, Quality, and Logistics teams.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Lead workshops and train shop floor and leadership teams on 5S, standard work, root-cause problem solving, and key operational metrics.
• Standardization: Define and document operational standards that build long-term manufacturing capability and accountability.

Pay & Schedule

• Location: 100% on-site in Hayward, CA 94545
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri / 40hrs weekly
• Pay rate: $62 per hour
• Contract: W2 under staffing supplier; 6-month duration (temporary, possible extension according to performance)