Lean Specialist

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

Use Lean tools to identify and eliminate defects while working with and teaching shop floor employees how they can be used to improve product quality and enhance workplace satisfaction on the job.

Hours M- F 7am to 3pm

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Work with shop floor employees to eliminate defects.
2. Lead and facilitate continuous improvement events focused on defect elimination.
3. Prepare written reports of all defects and report progress back to Lean Manager for distribution to Plant Management.
4. Complete knowledge of the specifications and customer requirements.
5. Knowledge of and use of Diamond One process to determine if engineering involvement is necessary.
6. Assist the production supervisors and production personnel with any problems completing installs defect free.
7. Follows quality issues from identification through corrective action and follow up auditing.
8. Complete special assignments as required.
9. Must be able to train other people in Lean tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Value Graphs, and cycle time reductions.
10. Assist Lean Facilitators on Kaizen projects when necessary.

Experience/Knowledge (Required Experience / Knowledge Only)

Blackbelt or Greenbelt in Lean Methodology preferred. Quality background would be helpful in success in this role

Travel: 10%

Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000 to $73,000
• Immediate benefit eligibility
• 13 paid holidays plus vacation time
• 401(k) program with generous company match
• Ongoing training in a continuous learning environment
• Advancement opportunities with a growing leader in zero-emission transit
• Be part of a team leading the electrification of mass mobility

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. Learn more at newflyer.com, nfigroup.com, and YouTube - We Move People.