About the role
- 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
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