Lean Facilitator

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<li>Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events across manufacturing operations.</li>
<li>Prepare and present report-outs at the conclusion of kaizen events.</li>
<li>Develop and conduct lean training programs for staff at all levels.</li>
<li>Ensure audit processes are in place to sustain 5S and Visual Factory performance.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other New Flyer Lean Facilitators to standardize lean initiatives and implement best practices across all locations.</li>
<li>Partner with process stakeholders in all manufacturing facilities to identify and implement improvements.</li>
<li>Spend the majority of time on shop floor activities, driving measurable operational improvements.</li>
<li>Provide input on setting lean goals and strategic direction.</li>
<li>Educate personnel on recommended lean approaches and expected improvements.</li>
<li>Develop and implement problem-solving methodologies and practices.</li>
<li>Promote and encourage a manufacturing cell-based environment.</li>
<li>Participate in manufacturing association activities to learn and share best practices.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Minimum of 3 years of experience as a lean facilitator in a manufacturing environment.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and facilitation skills; able to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.</li>
<li>Ability to monitor and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li>
<li>Positive attitude and willingness to embrace challenges in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Lean Greenbelt certification or equivalent training/experience.</li>
<li>Mechanical aptitude.</li>
<li>Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve objectives within set timelines.</li>
<li>Extremely quality-conscious and detail-oriented.</li>
</ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul>
<li>Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one</li>
<li>Continuous learning environment with opportunities for career advancement</li>
<li>Employee social committee organizes events including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events, and more</li>
<li>Ongoing employee development through in-house training initiatives and tuition subsidies for external courses</li>
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