Lean Improvement Specialist - Defect Elimination & Training

New Flyer; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $70,000–$73,000

Immediate benefit eligibility

13 paid holidays plus vacation time

401(k) program with generous company-m

Ongoing training in a continuous learn

Advancement opportunities with a growi

Be part of a team leading the electrif

Job summary

New Flyer, a leading mass mobility solutions provider in Minnesota, seeks a Lean quality professional to identify and eliminate defects on the shop floor while mentoring staff in Lean methodologies. The role runs Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm, with 10% travel.

Responsibilities include guiding defect elimination, preparing defect reports, and keeping close alignment with customer specifications. A Black Belt or Green Belt is preferred; a strong quality background helps success in this role.

Qualifications

• Blackbelt or Greenbelt in Lean Methodology preferred.
• Quality background helpful for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with shop floor employees to eliminate defects.
• Lead continuous improvement events focused on defect elimination.
• Prepare written reports of all defects and report progress to Lean Manager.
• Understand specifications and customer requirements.
• Assist production with defect-free installs.
• Follow quality issues from identification through corrective action and audits.
• Train others in Lean tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Value Graphs, cycle time reductions).
• Assist Lean Facilitators on Kaizen projects.

Skills

Lean tools

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Value Graphs

Cycle time reductions

Education

Lean Belt certification (Black/Green)

Tools

Diamond One

Job description

New Flyer, a leading mass mobility solutions provider in Minnesota, seeks a Lean quality professional to identify and eliminate defects on the shop floor while mentoring staff in Lean methodologies. The role runs Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm, with 10% travel.

Responsibilities include guiding defect elimination, preparing defect reports, and keeping close alignment with customer specifications. A Black Belt or Green Belt is preferred; a strong quality background helps success in this role.