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New Flyer

Lean Facilitator

New Flyer, Crookston, Minnesota, United States, 56716

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New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also provides infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, dedicated to safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Learn more at www.newflyer.com.

As a Lean Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the operations of our manufacturing facilities. Your primary responsibilities will involve leading various continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and methodologies. You will facilitate kaizen events, provide essential training, and help drive a culture of sustained improvement across the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events across manufacturing locations

Prepare detailed report-outs at the conclusion of each kaizen event

Develop and implement comprehensive lean training programs for staff at all levels

Ensure standard audit processes are in place to maintain 5S and Visual Factory methodologies

Collaborate with other Lean Facilitators to standardize lean practices and share best practices among sites

Spend a significant amount of time on the shop floor assessing processes and driving improvements

Contribute to setting lean goals and strategic direction for the organization

Educate staff on lean practices and their expected impact on performance

Develop problem-solving methodologies to address process inefficiencies

Stay current with the latest lean tools and processes including 5S, Visual Factory, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and others

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a lean facilitator in a manufacturing setting

Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and facilitation skills; capable of working at all organizational levels

Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Positive attitude with a proactive approach to challenges in a dynamic environment

Lean Greenbelt certification or equivalent training/experience is preferred

Basic mechanical aptitude is an asset

Goal-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving objectives within deadlines

Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality

Benefits

Competitive wages

Immediate benefit eligibility

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with generous company match

On-the-job training provided in a continuous learning environment

Advancement opportunities with a growing company

Apart of a team who is leading the world's electrification of mass mobility

OUR WHY We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.

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