Program Manager, Lean Manufacturing

Kelly Services; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Program Manager, Lean Manufacturing to drive operational excellence on-site in Hayward, CA. Lead cross-functional teams to eliminate waste and embed Production System principles across factory operations.

The role focuses on standard work, 5S, and teaching leaders and shop floor staff to sustain improvements with a data-driven approach. A strong background in Lean with cross-functional impact is required.

Qualifications

• Proven cross-functional leadership; Project Management, Lean, or Six Sigma (Green Belt+) certified.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or related technical field.
• 4–6 years in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain (OEM environment preferred).

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.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project Management

Lean

Six Sigma (Green Belt+)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

SAP

SQL

Smartsheet

Databricks

Looker

Job description

Program Manager, Lean Manufacturing

Location: 100% on-site in Hayward, CA 94545

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri /40hrs weekly

Pay rate: 62$ per hour

Contract: W2 under staffing supplier; with a 6-month duration (temporary only, possible extension according to performance)

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.

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