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At Lean Partners, we believe transformation begins with people. For over 20 years, we’ve helped organizations achieve lasting operational excellence by empowering leaders at every level to drive meaningful change. Our consultants don’t just deliver strategies—they roll up their sleeves, work side by side with clients, and ensure improvements translate into measurable, bottom-line results. If you’re passionate about Lean thinking, thrive on solving complex problems, and want to make a real impact across industries, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

Lead Consultant - Full Time

Job Summary

Lean Partners seeks a dynamic Lead Consultant to lead transformative client engagements, deliver tailored Lean solutions, and drive sustained, bottom-line results in operational efficiency and profitability. This role requires collaborating closely with senior client leaders to create a future state vision and guide organizations toward achieving it, ensuring long-term financial impact. The Lead Consultant will also focus on training and developing leaders at all levels, with a strong emphasis on empowering first-line supervisors to drive operational excellence. The role will primarily serve manufacturing clients, alongside some service and distribution sectors, upholding Lean Partners’ commitment to excellence and measurable outcomes.

Most of our work takes place within the United States, though some international travel may occasionally be required. We are hiring for both full-time and contract roles based on location. This position offers the flexibility of living wherever you choose, but depending on where your clients are, it does require extensive travel, up to 100%, as the work is performed at the client’s site.

  • Strategic Vision Development: Partner with senior client leaders to assess current operations, co-create a future state vision aligned with business objectives, and develop a roadmap to achieve transformative goals that deliver sustained, bottom-line results.
  • Lean Transformation Leadership: Design and implement customized Lean strategies, including value stream mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, and A3 problem-solving, to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and drive measurable financial improvements in manufacturing, service, and distribution environments.
  • Leadership Development: Train and develop leaders at all levels, with a strong focus on equipping first-line supervisors with the skills, tools, and confidence to lead Lean initiatives, foster team accountability, and drive operational success.
  • Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact, building trusted relationships with client executives to align strategic priorities, secure buy-in, and ensure initiatives translate into sustained, bottom-line results.
  • Project Management: Lead end-to-end consulting projects, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction that endure over time.
  • Change Management: Guide clients through cultural and operational transformations by coaching leaders at all levels, particularly first-line supervisors, to embed a continuous improvement mindset and sustain long-term financial and operational success.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Analyze client performance to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for step-function improvement. Deliver actionable, data-driven plans that sustain cost savings, performance improvement, and revenue growth.
  • Business Development: Support Lean Partners’ growth by contributing to proposals, identifying new client opportunities, and showcasing expertise in driving sustained, bottom-line results through operational excellence.
  • Thought Leadership: Stay current on Lean trends and contribute to Lean Partners’ resources, such as case studies and articles, to enhance the firm’s reputation for delivering lasting financial impact.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Lean Transformation or Operational Excellence Leadership.
  • Proven success collaborating with senior leaders to define and execute strategic visions for operational transformation, with a track record of delivering sustained, bottom-line results in manufacturing, service, or distribution sectors.
  • Expertise in Lean tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, A3 problem-solving).
  • Demonstrated experience in training and developing leaders, particularly first-line supervisors, to drive Lean initiatives and operational success.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence C-suite executives, first-line supervisors, and other stakeholders to drive organizational change.
  • Ability to travel up to 100% to support client engagements across various locations.
  • Strategic vision creation and execution focused on sustained, bottom-line results.
  • Leadership in guiding senior stakeholders and first-line supervisors toward transformative, financially impactful goals.
  • Expertise in training and developing leaders at all levels, with a strong focus on empowering first-line supervisors.
  • Client-centric approach with a proven ability to deliver measurable, long-term ROI.
  • Adaptability in dynamic, travel-intensive environments.
  • Commitment to fostering continuous improvement and achieving lasting financial outcomes.

Lean Partners is a premier consulting firm specializing in Lean Transformation and Organizational Development. Lean Partners empowers clients to achieve operational excellence. With a proven track record of serving hundreds of clients, Lean Partners delivers customized solutions rooted in the Toyota Production System, driving sustainable growth and cultural transformation through practical, results-focused strategies and hands-on implementation and coaching.

  • Join a highly valued and trusted firm with over 20 years of impact, transforming businesses through Lean expertise.
  • At Lean Partners, you’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, work with diverse clients in manufacturing, service, and distribution, and drive meaningful, bottom-line results.
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. You’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary base, together with the performance bonus, ranges between $120,000 and $200,000.

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