Lean Specialist

New Flyer; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

13 paid holidays

Vacation time

Immediate benefit eligibility

Ongoing training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

New Flyer in the United States is seeking a Lean/Continuous Improvement specialist to work with shop floor staff to identify and eliminate defects, lead Kaizen events, and train colleagues in lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and cycle time reductions.

You will report to the Lean Manager, prepare defect reports, and help ensure engineering involvement when needed. Travel about 10% with immediate benefit eligibility and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Blackbelt or Greenbelt in Lean Methodology preferred
• Quality background would be helpful

Responsibilities

• Work with shop floor employees to eliminate defects and improve product quality
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement events focused on defect elimination
• Prepare written reports of defects and report progress to Lean Manager
• Ensure understanding of specifications and customer requirements
• Utilize Diamond One process to determine if engineering involvement is necessary
• Assist production supervisors with problem solving to install defect-free solutions
• Track quality issues from identification through corrective action and follow-up auditing
• Complete special assignments as required
• Train others in Lean tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Value Graphs, and cycle time reductions
• Assist Lean Facilitators on Kaizen projects as needed

Skills

Lean tools

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Value Graphs

Cycle time reductions

Training others

Kaizen facilitation

Defect elimination

Education

Lean Black Belt or Green Belt

Tools

Diamond One process

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

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.
• 8. Must be able to train other people in Lean tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Value Graphs, and cycle time reductions.
• 9. 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%

• 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.