Lean Facilitator: Kaizen Leader & 5S Champion

Carfair Composites

Saint Cloud (MN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 86,000

Full time

6 days ago
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401k eligibility
Career advancement opportunities
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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

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.

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