Bunswick New York Mills - Lean Facilitator

Location: New York Mills, Minnesota

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About the role

The Lean Facilitator is an integral role in actively supporting and responding to team members in order to help solve problems using key strategies and improvement kaizen activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a structured approach to problem solving using Lean 6 Sigma Tools.
• Works with Team Leader to ensure that quality criteria is followed and quality checks are completed appropriately using standardized work, job instruction (JI), and quality criteria.
• Uses job instruction (JI) training method, where applicable.
• Facilitate quick response to problems.
• Performs problem identification and kaizen activities.
• Ensures measurable improvement to goals.
• Encourages safe behavior and 5s housekeeping activities.
• Conducts hour x hour, standardized work, and problem solving documentation.
• Support training initiatives of team members in standardized work through job instruction (JI).
• Maintains daily communication with Work Team Leader and team members.
• Maintains effective communication and cooperation with all other Lean Coordinators and shifts.
• Actively engages and encourages involvement of team members in improvement initiatives.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Successfully complete Green Belt Training Program or equivalent development.
• Demonstrated initiative to lead others for improved performance and consistently demonstrated job performance that exceeds expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including ability to challenge team members/peers appropriately to follow standards.
• Ability to appropriately apply LSS Tools, i.e., Standardized Work, Job Instructions, Work Balance Chart, Time / Motion Observations, etc.
• Knowledge of and ability to convert Yellow / Green Card Process to executable Lean events.
• Ability to practice and document Lean Kaizen events.
• Demonstrated ability to teach others, build effective relationships, flexibility and ability to implement and manage change effectively.
• Exhibits a willingness to help others, eagerness to learn, and uses a Servant Leadership style.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to work in outdoor conditions.
• Lifting parts and pieces up to 50 lbs.
• Traveling up and down stairs on a constant basis.
• Sitting, squatting, and bending in various awkward positions for certain lengths of time, including working overhead.
• Traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the workday.
• Exposed to noise, dust, and fumes daily.
• Pushing and pulling material carts.
• Physical exertion is required.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $20.10 - $22.50. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• Wellbeing program
• Product purchase discounts