# 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

## Apply

[Apply at New Flyer](https://apply.workable.com/new-flyer/j/2BF96AA182/apply)

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