Program Manager, Lean Manufacturing

Pay Rate: up to $64.19/hr on w2 (No C2C or 3rd parties)

Location: onsite in Hayward, CA

• Helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Program Manager, Lean Manufacturing to support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• In this role, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, analyze operational performance, and help develop and sustain the Production System. You'll work closely with operations leaders to drive standardization, strengthen problem-solving capabilities, and support a culture of continuous improvement.
• The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with a strong background in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and cross-functional program management.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including General Assembly, Manufacturing Execution, Quality, and Logistics, to drive continuous process improvement.
• Identify process inefficiencies, conduct gap analyses, and develop current-state and future-state process maps.
• Observe manufacturing operations to identify waste, reduce variability, and improve process standardization.
• Lead workshops and training sessions to implement new processes, tools, and lean manufacturing best practices.
• Support the implementation, sustainment, and continuous improvement of the Production System (ZPS) through coaching, auditing, and hands‑on engagement.
• Coach operations teams on lean principles, including standard work, 5S, waste elimination, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Develop operational standards, documentation, and performance metrics that support manufacturing excellence.
• Create dashboards and reports that provide visibility into operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 4 to 6 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or a related industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience working within or developing production systems in an OEM manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and driving operational improvements.
• Certifications in Project Management, Lean, or Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred).

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Familiarity with data and analytics tools such as SQL, Smartsheet, Databricks, or Looker.