Lean Facilitator: Lead Kaizen & Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability programs

401k eligibility

Career development opportunities

Employee events

Job summary

NFI Group in Minnesota seeks a Lean Continuous Improvement Facilitator to lead and support initiatives across manufacturing locations. You will drive lean improvements, coordinate kaizen events, and deliver training to sustain gains through robust auditing and standardization processes.

You will collaborate with multiple facilities, promote a cell-based manufacturing approach, and mentor teams in problem-solving and best practices. Prior experience and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Leads and supports continuous improvement using lean concepts and tools.
• Facilitates kaizen events and prepares/executes improvement plans.
• Coordinates lean training and tracks results for sustainment.
• Supports 5S and Visual Factory audits to ensure standardization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events.
• Prepare and present report-outs at kaizen conclusions.
• Develop and conduct lean training programs.
• Ensure audits for 5S and Visual Factory are maintained.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements.
• Promote a cell-based manufacturing environment.
• Engage frontline teams in problem-solving and idea generation.

Skills

Lean concepts

Kaizen facilitation

Training & coaching

Continuous improvement

Waste reduction

Tools

5S

Visual Factory

Value Stream Mapping

TPM

Standardized Work

Cycle Time Reduction

Setup Time Reduction

Job description

NFI Group in Minnesota seeks a Lean Continuous Improvement Facilitator to lead and support initiatives across manufacturing locations. You will drive lean improvements, coordinate kaizen events, and deliver training to sustain gains through robust auditing and standardization processes.

You will collaborate with multiple facilities, promote a cell-based manufacturing approach, and mentor teams in problem-solving and best practices. Prior experience and a proactive mindset are essential.