Production Supervisor

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for ensuring that the cell is operating in a safe and efficient manner, meeting its delivery commitments, and providing high quality product to the required specification in accordance with the production schedule. Provide leadership and direction to your team members, encourage effective communication within in the cell and promote positive employee relations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Effectively lead, coach, and manage employee conduct and productivity with a focus of achieving the goal of 100% build in station requirement and achievement of first-time quality objectives
• Analyze results to develop and implement corrective measures for all deficient Key Process Indicators
• Maintain the production schedule through the coordination of both in-station and out-of-station requirements, scheduling of overtime as required, cross-training.
• Ensure compliance, reporting, training and support of all company safety policies and procedures
• Support and maintain the quality output of the cell through facilitating and leading the self-inspection process
• Leverage Lean Concepts to drive continues improvement activities in assigned area including weekly 5S audits, and active engagement in Superintendent Challenge activities
• Build a strong team through effective employee relations management, communication, documentation and compliance of HR policy and procedures.
• Identify and support training needs to develop a culture of continuous growth and development
• Collaborate effectively with various internal departments to establish strong relationships to support the effectiveness of your team
• Support the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, ensuring compliance is maintained and understanding the Production Supervisor’s role in the grievance process

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 3-5 years previous supervisory experience leading a team
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor others
• Superior interpersonal, problem solving and communications skills
• Goal orientated and motivation to achieve tasks within set timelines
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Adequate computer knowledge and skills

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages
• Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match
• On-the-job training provided in a continuous learning environment
• Advancement opportunities with a growing company
• Apart of a team who is leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility

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New Flyer is an EEO/AAP/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.