What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Electrical Supervisor position at New Flyer?
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
In the role of Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing a dedicated team of production staff, ensuring that all safety and production standards are met. Your leadership will be essential as you drive performance, quality, and continuous improvement in our manufacturing process. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving results.
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
- 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
- Competitive Wages
- Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
- Comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401K with generous company match
- Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
- On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
- Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
