Responsible for leading and supporting continuous improvement activities using lean concepts and tools. Activities include identifying opportunities for improvement, facilitating kaizen events, coordinating and providing lean training, tracking results and following up to ensure improvements have been sustained.

Requirements

1.       Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events.

2.       Prepare and present report-outs at the conclusion of kaizen events.

3.       Develop and conduct lean training programs.

4.       Ensure audit processes are in place to sustain 5S and Visual Factory performance.

5.       Work closely with other lean facilitators to ensure standardization of lean initiatives and practices is attained and best practices are implemented in all locations.

6.       Work with all related process stakeholders in all manufacturing facilities to identify areas for improvement.

7.       Provide input into setting lean goals and direction.

8.       Educate personnel on recommended lean approaches and explain the expected improvements.

9.       Develop and implement appropriate problem-solving methodology and practices.

10.   Promote and encourage a manufacturing cell-based environment.

11.   Participate in manufacturing association activities to learn and benchmark best practices from other companies

12.   Maintain a respectful, professional work environment with a focus on making Fabco a great place to work.

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.

13     Responsible to ensure all controls (ICFR Internal Controls) identified under their area of responsibility are designed and operating as outlined in the internal controls over financial reporting.

14.     Ensure policies and processes are established and adhered to ensure goals and objectives for all regulatory and legal requirements are met including organizational quality, environmental, health & safety programs.

15. Other duties as assigned, including special projects, promote continuous improvement culture by engaging frontline teams in problem-solving and idea generation.

Benefits

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

•         Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs.

•         401k eligibility

•         The ability to advance your career with a growing company.

•         Employee development through a variety of training initiatives.

•         We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year.

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.  News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.