Lean Facilitator

Carfair Composites; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits package

401k eligibility

Career advancement opportunities

Employee development programs

Employee events

Job summary

Carfair Composites is seeking a Lean Facilitator to lead continuous improvement initiatives across facilities in Minnesota. You will identify opportunities, facilitate kaizen events, and train teams on lean tools to sustain gains and standardize practices.

The role emphasizes education of personnel, development of problem-solving methods, and promotion of a cell-based manufacturing environment. Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Leads and facilitates lean kaizen events.
• Prepares and presents report-outs after kaizen events.
• Develops and conducts lean training programs.
• Ensures audit processes sustain 5S and Visual Factory performance.
• Collaborates with other lean facilitators for standardization and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events across facilities.
• Prepare and present post-event report-outs to stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver lean training programs for operators and teams.
• Maintain 5S and Visual Factory audits and drive sustained improvements.
• Coordinate with process stakeholders to standardize lean practices across locations.
• Identify improvement opportunities in all manufacturing facilities and guide actions.
• Contribute to setting lean goals and strategic direction.
• Educate personnel on lean methodologies and expected improvements.
• Develop and implement problem-solving methodologies and standard work.
• Promote a cell-based manufacturing environment and share best practices.

Skills

Lean concepts

Kaizen events

5S

Visual Factory

Value Stream Mapping

TPM

Standardized Work

Cycle Time Reduction

Set-up Time Reduction

Lean training

Job description

Responsible for leading and supporting continuous improvement activities using lean concepts and tools. Activities include identifying opportunities for improvement, facilitating kaizen events, coordinating and providing lean training, tracking results and following up to ensure improvements have been sustained.

Salary- $78,000.00 Non Exempt

Requirements

• Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events
• Prepare and present report-outs at the conclusion of kaizen events
• Develop and conduct lean training programs
• Ensure audit processes are in place to sustain 5S and Visual Factory performance
• Work closely with other lean facilitators to ensure standardization of lean initiatives and practices is attained and best practices are implemented in all locations
• Work with all related process stakeholders in all manufacturing facilities to identify areas for improvement
• Provide input into setting lean goals and direction
• Educate personnel on recommended lean approaches and explain the expected improvements
• Develop and implement appropriate problem-solving methodology and practices
• Promote and encourage a manufacturing cell-based environment
• Participate in manufacturing association activities to learn and benchmark best practices from other companies
• Maintain a respectful, professional work environment with a focus on making Fabco a great place to work

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.

13 Responsible to ensure all controls (ICFR Internal Controls) identified under their area of responsibility are designed and operating as outlined in the internal controls over financial reporting.

• Ensure policies and processes are established and adhered to ensure goals and objectives for all regulatory and legal requirements are met including organizational quality, environmental, health & safety programs
• Other duties as assigned, including special projects, promote continuous improvement culture by engaging frontline teams in problem-solving and idea generation

Benefits

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs
• 401k eligibility
• The ability to advance your career with a growing company
• Employee development through a variety of training initiatives
• We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year

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