Lean Director Salary in Helena, Montana

How much does a Lean Director make in Helena, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lean Director in Helena, MT is $115,478. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,171 to $134,536, with most professionals earning between $88,144 and $151,887.

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What is a Lean Director?

The Lean Director is responsible for leading and implementing lean principles and practices within an organization to improve operational efficiency and eliminate waste. This includes developing and executing lean strategies, training and coaching employees on lean methodologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Lean Director works closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction, and collaborates with senior leadership to align lean initiatives with overall business objectives. Additionally, the Lean Director is responsible for monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of lean initiatives and providing regular reports and updates to management. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

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What does a Lean Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Lean Director

Analyze and assess current processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for implementation.

September 29, 2023

Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in lean methodologies and tools to drive continuous improvement and problem-solving.

October 04, 2023

Stay current on industry best practices and trends in lean management and continuously seek opportunities for improvement.

October 09, 2023

Monitor and track key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of lean initiatives and identify opportunities for further improvement.

October 12, 2023

Collaborate with senior leadership to align lean initiatives with overall business objectives and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

October 23, 2023

Collaborate with suppliers and partners to implement lean principles and practices throughout the supply chain.

October 27, 2023

Provide training and support to employees at all levels of the organization to ensure understanding and adoption of lean principles and practices.

November 02, 2023

Develop and implement lean strategies and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste within the organization.

November 04, 2023

Lead and facilitate lean workshops, kaizen events, and value stream mapping exercises to identify and implement process improvements.

November 20, 2023

Drive a culture of accountability and ownership for lean initiatives across the organization.

November 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lean Director in Helena, MT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

101171

134536

115478

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

102262

139360

117300

What is the average salary for Lean Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lean Director in Helena, MT. The base salary for Lean Director ranges from $101,171 to $134,536 with the average base salary of $115,478. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,262 to $139,360 with the average total cash compensation of $117,300.

View Average Salary for Lean Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,478	$101,171 - $134,536
Bonus	$1,822	$1,092 - $4,824
Total Pay	$117,300	$102,262 - $139,360

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lean Director Salary Near Helena, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,800 - $138,033	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,425 - $132,215	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,425 - $132,215	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,425 - $132,215	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,425 - $132,215	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,395 - $141,483	COMPARE TO Helena, MT

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About Helena, Montana

Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and was established in 1864. Over $3.6 billion of gold was extracted in the city limits over a duration of two decades, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the United States by the late nineteenth century. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture. At the 2010 census Helena's population was 28,190, making it the fifth least populous state capital in the Un...

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