Lean Specialist

Job description

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 leader...