Lean Specialist

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Lean Specialist drives continuous improvement by applying Lean methodologies to identify and eliminate defects across manufacturing processes. This role partners closely with shop floor employees to improve product quality, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Partner with shop floor employees to identify, analyze, and eliminate defects in production processes
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement (Kaizen) events focused on quality and efficiency gains
• Track, document, and report defects, including progress updates to Lean leadership and plant management
• Ensure thorough understanding of product specifications and customer requirements
• Apply the Diamond One process to determine when engineering support is required
• Support production supervisors and teams in resolving installation and process issues to achieve defect-free output
• Manage quality issues from identification through corrective action and follow-up audits
• Train employees in Lean tools and methodologies, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Value Graphs, and cycle time reduction
• Collaborate with Lean Facilitators on Kaizen and other improvement initiatives
• Complete special projects and assignments as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required (or willingness to obtain)
• Black Belt certification preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and training abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams

Requirements

• Travel: Up to 10%
• Physical Requirements: Regular standing, walking, and working on the production floor; ability to use a computer for extended periods

Benefits

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility.
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values-safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability-are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, andcarfaircomposites.com.

New Flyer is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.