Lean Facilitator

New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. Proudly serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America, New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

This position is responsible for supporting and leading manufacturing facilities and project teams in continuous improvement activities using lean concepts and tools. This includes identifying opportunities for improvement, facilitating kaizen events, delivering lean training, tracking results, and ensuring improvements are sustained.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 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:

• Salary: $85,000 annually
• 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

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.newflyer.com.