- Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events across manufacturing operations.
- Prepare and present report-outs at the conclusion of kaizen events.
- Develop and conduct lean training programs for staff at all levels.
- Ensure audit processes are in place to sustain 5S and Visual Factory performance.
- Collaborate with other New Flyer Lean Facilitators to standardize lean initiatives and implement best practices across all locations.
- Partner with process stakeholders in all manufacturing facilities to identify and implement improvements.
- Spend the majority of time on shop floor activities, driving measurable operational improvements.
- Provide input on setting lean goals and strategic direction.
- Educate personnel on recommended lean approaches and expected improvements.
- Develop and implement problem-solving methodologies and practices.
- Promote and encourage a manufacturing cell-based environment.
- Participate in manufacturing association activities to learn and share best practices.
- Maintain leading-edge knowledge of lean processes and tools, including 5S, Visual Factory, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value Graphs, Standardized Work, Cycle Time Reduction, and Set-up Time Reduction.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a lean facilitator in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and facilitation skills; able to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to monitor and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Positive attitude and willingness to embrace challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Lean Greenbelt certification or equivalent training/experience.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve objectives within set timelines.
- Extremely quality-conscious and detail-oriented.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one
- Continuous learning environment with opportunities for career advancement
- Employee social committee organizes events including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events, and more
- Ongoing employee development through in-house training initiatives and tuition subsidies for external courses