How much does a Lean Director make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lean Director in Salem, OR is $133,580. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,030 to $155,625, with most professionals earning between $101,962 and $175,697.

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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 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 Salem, OR. The base salary for Lean Director ranges from $117,030 to $155,625 with the average base salary of $133,580. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,292 to $161,206 with the average total cash compensation of $135,687.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $133,580 $117,030 - $155,625
Bonus $2,107 $1,263 - $5,581
Total Pay $135,687 $118,292 - $161,206
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,401 - $153,459 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,451 - $161,505 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,354 - $153,397 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,917 - $162,124 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,917 - $162,124 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,765 - $161,923 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Director Of Lean Transformation LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $78,591 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,850
JOB TITLE Lean Six Sigma Programs Director LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $173,590 MAXIMUM SALARY $208,390
JOB TITLE Lean Six Sigma Process Director LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $173,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $208,400
JOB TITLE Lean Six Sigma Process Senior Manager LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $157,390 MAXIMUM SALARY $178,050
JOB TITLE Lean Six Sigma Process Manager LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $115,870 MAXIMUM SALARY $141,470
JOB TITLE Lean Six Sigma Programs Senior Manager LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $157,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $178,100
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