Lean Kaizen Facilitator & Training Lead

Carfair; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 benefits package including a+

401k eligibility

Career advancement opportunities

Employee development programs

Company events

Job summary

Fabco is seeking a Lean Facilitator to lead continuous improvement efforts in our manufacturing network. You will drive kaizen events, develop lean training, and ensure sustained 5S and Visual Factory performance across locations.

Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating improvements, presenting outcomes, and promoting a culture of problem-solving and standardization. This role requires strong Lean expertise and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading lean improvement programs in manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to facilitate kaizen events and train staff in lean methods.
• Ability to establish and sustain 5S and Visual Factory practices across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events to drive process improvements.
• Prepare and present report-outs at the conclusion of kaizen events.
• Develop and conduct lean training programs for staff.
• Ensure audit processes sustain 5S and Visual Factory performance.
• Collaborate with lean facilitators to standardize practices across locations.
• Work with manufacturing stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to setting lean goals and directions.
• Educate personnel on recommended lean approaches and expected improvements.
• Develop and implement problem-solving methodologies.
• Promote a manufacturing cell-based environment.
• Engage in industry activities to benchmark best practices.
• Maintain a respectful, professional work environment.
• Ensure internal controls and regulatory requirements are met.
• Establish and adhere to policies for quality, EHS programs.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean methodology

Kaizen facilitation

Training delivery

Problem solving

Visual Factory

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Total Productive Maintenance

Standardized Work

Cycle Time Reduction

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

TPM

Standardized Work

Cycle Time Reduction

Set-up Time Reduction

Visual Factory

Job description

Fabco is seeking a Lean Facilitator to lead continuous improvement efforts in our manufacturing network. You will drive kaizen events, develop lean training, and ensure sustained 5S and Visual Factory performance across locations.

Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating improvements, presenting outcomes, and promoting a culture of problem-solving and standardization. This role requires strong Lean expertise and cross-functional collaboration.