Business Analyst

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Flyer in Winnipeg is seeking a Business Analyst to support operational KPI improvements. You will analyze and report on KPI trends, assist with improving production metrics, and support leadership in waste reduction and standardization of best practices.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing leadership and cross-functional teams, leveraging advanced Excel, SharePoint, and Power BI skills to drive data-driven decisions in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel, SharePoint and Power BI skills required.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and facilitation abilities.
• Lean greenbelt certification or equivalent training would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Tracks, analyzes, reports, and maintains the Andon system and Production KPI’s.
• Prepares, updates, and reports on Cell metrics and other Production KPI’s.
• Reports and improves critical issues and trends regarding line stoppers.
• Prepares and updates Winnipeg Opex monthly articles and communication boards.
• Analyzes and provides support to Production Leadership regarding waste reduction.
• Ensures standardization of manufacturing best practices.
• Works with Manufacturing leadership and supporting departments for improvement initiatives relating to manufacturing and internal processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Facilitation

Education

University or college degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

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. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a key member of the organization reporting to the Production Manager, the Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing, facilitating, coordinating, and supporting operational KPI improvements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Tracks, analyzes, reports, and maintains the Andon system and Production KPI’s.
• Prepares, updates, and reports on Cell metrics and other Production KPI’s.
• Reports and improves critical issues and trends regarding line stoppers.
• Prepares and updates Winnipeg Opex monthly articles and communication boards.
• Analyzes and provides support to Production Leadership regarding waste reduction.
• Ensures standardization of manufacturing best practices.
• Works with Manufacturing leadership and supporting departments for improvement initiatives relating to manufacturing and internal processes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• University or college degree in Business or Engineering. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and Power BI skills required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and facilitation skills with an ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Lean greenbelt certification or equivalent training would be considered an asset.