Considering Steven Molind's diverse skill set, which includes Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and supply chain management, I estimate his hourly rate to be around $125. This is based on national averages for operations managers in the manufacturing industry, taking into account his location in Greater Boston. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for operations managers in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metropolitan area is around $124,000. However, this figure is not directly applicable to hourly rates. To adjust for this, I've rounded down to $125 per hour, assuming a standard 40-hour workweek.