Lean Specialist

St. Cloud, Minnesota, US on site Until 9/28/2026 First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Use Lean tools to identify and eliminate defects while working with and teaching shop floor employees how they can be used to improve product quality and enhance workplace satisfaction on the job.

Hours M- F 7am to 3pm

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1.       Work with shop floor employees to eliminate defects.

2.       Lead and facilitate continuous improvement events focused on defect elimination.

3.       Prepare written reports of all defects and report progress back to Lean Manager for distribution to Plant Management.

4.       Complete knowledge of the specifications and customer requirements.

5.       Knowledge of and use of Diamond One process to determine if engineering involvement is necessary.

6.       Assist the production supervisors and production personnel with any problems completing installs defect free.

7.       Follows quality issues from identification through corrective action and follow up auditing.

8.       Complete special assignments as required.

8.    Must be able to train other people in Lean tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Value Graphs, and cycle time reductions.

9.    Assist Lean Facilitators on Kaizen projects when necessary.

Experience/Knowledge (Required Experience / Knowledge Only)

Blackbelt or Greenbelt in Lean Methodology preferred. Quality background would be helpful in success in this role

Travel: 10%

Benefits

  • Salary Range: $70,000 to $73,000
  • Immediate benefit eligibility
  • 13 paid holidays plus vacation time
  • 401(k) program with generous company match
  • Ongoing training in a continuous learning environment
  • Advancement opportunities with a growing leader in zero-emission transit
  • Be part of a team leading the electrification of mass mobility

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. Learn more at newflyer.com, nfigroup.com, and YouTube – We Move People.

 

About this role

Summary

Use Lean tools to eliminate defects and improve product quality on the shop floor.

Job title

Lean Specialist

Experience level

mid level

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

St. Cloud, Minnesota, remote not allowed.

Salary

$70k–$73k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Lean methodologies5SValue Stream Mappingcycle time reductiontraining

Preferred skills

BlackbeltGreenbeltquality background

Specializations

Lean toolsdefect eliminationcontinuous improvementKaizenvalue stream mapping
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

St Cloud, MN, USA

On-site City