New Flyer

Manufactures transit buses and related equipment

Lean Facilitator

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeCrookston, MN, USA$85k - $90k

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a lean facilitator in a manufacturing environment.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.
Ability to monitor and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Lean Greenbelt certification or equivalent training or experience.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to achieve objectives within set timelines.
Quality-consciousness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events across manufacturing operations.
Prepare and present report-outs at the conclusion of kaizen events.
Develop and conduct lean training programs for staff at all levels.
Ensure audit processes are in place to sustain 5S and Visual Factory performance.
Collaborate with other New Flyer Lean Facilitators to standardize lean initiatives and implement best practices across all locations.
Partner with process stakeholders in all manufacturing facilities to identify and implement improvements.
Spend the majority of time on shop floor activities, driving measurable operational improvements.
Provide input on setting lean goals and strategic direction.
Educate personnel on recommended lean approaches and expected improvements.
Develop and implement problem-solving methodologies and practices.
Promote and encourage a manufacturing cell-based environment.
Participate in manufacturing association activities to learn and share best practices.
Maintain leading-edge knowledge of lean processes and tools, including 5S, Visual Factory, Value Stream Mapping, Total Productive Maintenance, Value Graphs, Standardized Work, Cycle Time Reduction, and Set-up Time Reduction.

Lean Facilitator

New Flyer · Crookston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

Salary: USD 85,000–90,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Facilities & Lean

Description

Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events across manufacturing operations.
Prepare and present report-outs at the conclusion of kaizen events.
Develop and conduct lean training programs for staff at all levels.
Ensure audit processes are in place to sustain 5S and Visual Factory performance.
Collaborate with other New Flyer Lean Facilitators to standardize lean initiatives and implement best practices across all locations.
Partner with process stakeholders in all manufacturing facilities to identify and implement improvements.
Spend the majority of time on shop floor activities, driving measurable operational improvements.
Provide input on setting lean goals and strategic direction.
Educate personnel on recommended lean approaches and expected improvements.
Develop and implement problem-solving methodologies and practices.
Promote and encourage a manufacturing cell-based environment.
Participate in manufacturing association activities to learn and share best practices.
Maintain leading-edge knowledge of lean processes and tools, including 5S, Visual Factory, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value Graphs, Standardized Work, Cycle Time Reduction, and Set-up Time Reduction.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a lean facilitator in a manufacturing environment.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and facilitation skills; able to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.
Ability to monitor and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Positive attitude and willingness to embrace challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Lean Greenbelt certification or equivalent training/experience.
Mechanical aptitude.
Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve objectives within set timelines.
Extremely quality-conscious and detail-oriented.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one
Continuous learning environment with opportunities for career advancement
Employee social committee organizes events including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events, and more
Ongoing employee development through in-house training initiatives and tuition subsidies for external courses

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About the Company

New Flyer

Manufactures transit buses and related equipment

New Flyer designs, builds, and sells transit buses for city and commuter networks, and is part of the NFI Group. Its products include low-floor, accessible buses and other mass-transit vehicles, assembled from a bus chassis and body with integrated propulsion and control systems, tailored for urban and regional fleets. The company differentiates itself through a long history of bus manufacturing, a track record of accessible design (North America’s first low-floor bus in 1988), and by expanding globally through acquisitions of other bus manufacturers to offer a broader portfolio and service footprint. Its goal is to provide reliable, accessible, and scalable bus solutions for public transportation across markets worldwide.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Winnipeg, Canada
Founded: 1930

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