Business Unit Lean Manager

Re:Build Manufacturing; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Business Unit Lean Manager to drive Lean transformation and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and will be responsible for coaching and mentoring leaders while implementing Lean methodologies across the organization. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work on-site in Rochester, NY, with opportunities for travel to other locations. The compensation package includes a salary range of $103,000 to $130,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of applying Lean methods in engineering or fabrication environments.
• Experience in planning and executing RIEs and Kaizen events.
• Curiosity and passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the Lean transformation journey.
• Train and coach team members across the organization.
• Support and install Lean fundamentals.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Business Unit Lean Manager

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About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on Lean leader who is deeply passionate about continuous improvement, coaching others, and driving cultural transformation. As the Business Unit Lean Manager, you will serve as a coach, teacher, facilitator, and strategic thought partner to the Business General Manager and leadership team. This visible role reports directly to the GM with a dotted line to the Chief Lean Officer.

You will introduce Lean methods across the organization, guide value stream transformation, lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) and Kaizen activities, and help cultivate a culture where every employee is empowered to improve processes every day.

This is an opportunity to be a foundational driver of our Lean journey—and directly influence how the business grows, operates, and performs.

What You Will Do

Lean Leadership & Strategy

• Own and execute the business’s Lean transformation journey, from launch to maturity.
• Partner with Enterprise Lean Transformation Coaches to drive value stream transformation.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on deploying and sustaining the Lean roadmap.

Coaching & Culture Building

• Train, coach, and mentor leaders, supervisors, project managers, frontline employees, and other Lean team members.
• Foster a culture centered on daily improvement, accountability, and waste elimination.
• Challenge conventional thinking and inspire engagement across the workforce.
• Lead and facilitate RIEs, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping activities.
• Guide A3 development and problem‑solving efforts based on customer and process needs.
• Identify, prioritize, and champion improvement initiatives that drive meaningful operational performance.

Daily Management & Lean Systems

• Support and install Lean fundamentals including:
• Visual management
• 5S + Safety
• A3 Thinking
• Collaborate with the Chief Lean Officer and other Lean leaders to implement the Re:Build Lean Operating System.
• Share best practices across Re:Build locations and functional teams.
• Mentor and supervise Lean team members within the business unit.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years applying Lean methods within engineering and/or fabrication (job shop) environments.
• Proven experience advancing Lean fundamentals across an organization.
• Hands‑on experience planning and executing RIEs / Kaizen events.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work on‑site in Rochester, NY and/or Rush, NY.
• Willingness to travel (<25%) to other Re:Build locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting an end‑to‑end Lean transformation.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher certification.
• Experience working within ISO9001 or similar quality management systems.

Compensation Range

Annual salary for this position is expected to be between $103,000 to $130,000, plus participation in our annual bonus plan and long‑term incentive plan. The actual pay may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.

The BIG Payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Accommodations

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