Boston Whaler - Lean Facilitator

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Position Overview:

The Lean facilitator performs Lean initiatives within their assigned function, under the guidance of the Lean Supervisor. They lead problem solving and improvement initiatives to increase productivity and eliminate waste.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Utilizes a structured approach to problem solving using Lean 6 Sigma Tools.
• Works with Group 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.
• Facilitates 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.
• Supports training initiatives of team members in standardized work through job instruction (JI).
• Maintains daily communication with Supervisors, Group Leaders, and team members.
• Maintains effective communication and cooperation with all other Lean Facilitators.
• Actively engages and encourages involvement of team members in improvement initiatives.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• 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 accommodations.
• Able to perform all jobs in area and adjacent areas within Takt Time and to Standardized Work.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word)

Physical Requirements and Activities:

• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required which may include respirators, gloves, chemical resistance aprons, and chemical resistant suits.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Anything over 50 lbs requires a team lift effort.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. The work location may be 60°F to above 100°F ambient in areas of production.
• Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and to manipulate material.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources.
• Be able to control mechanisms or use direct physical activity to operate machinery.
• Troubleshoots equipment or materials to identify the cause of errors/defects.

Benefits:

401K Plan

Competitive benefits: health, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental

Profit Sharing

Quarterly & Annual Bonuses

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Vacation Time

Discounts

…And many more perks, too many to include.

Shifts:

We have multiple shifts to fit a variety of availability which include:

4 – 10 hr a day work weeks

5 – 8 hr a day work weeks

Donut Shift – Monday, Tuesday 10 hr days Wednesday off, Thursday, Friday 10 hr days

*Overtime may be required based on scheduling needs. Boston Whaler reserves the right to adjust shifts and work times as business needs evolve.