Business Manager, Manufacturing

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Flyer is seeking a Manufacturing Business Manager to partner with the Manufacturing Leadership Team to translate the business plan into actionable line entry schedules, sales/delivery plans, and customer-ready schedules. This role drives quarterly and annual delivery performance and supports the New Flyer manufacturing team.

The successful candidate will lead planning across weekly, quarterly, and annual targets, oversee analysts, and ensure alignment with master production schedules while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Oracle MRP or similar).
• Travel flexibility with up to 20% travel based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between senior leadership and management to ensure achievement of objectives.
• Oversee planning of weekly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and develop target plans.
• Ensure weekly sales and delivery targets are achieved by all facilities and develop recovery plans.
• Communicate delivery plans to stakeholders and manage labour forecasting against Master Production Schedule revisions.
• Prepare and execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for internal stakeholders.
• Promote the manufacturing team to meet quarter/year-end delivery targets.
• Collaborate to create optimized line entry schedules and oversee Analysts.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on manufacturing performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle MRP

Job description

New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position can be based at any of our New Flyer facilities in Canada or the US.

The Manufacturing Business Manager is responsible for collaborating with various members of the Manufacturing Leadership Team to develop and execute the sales and delivery plans. The Business Manager will be a leader focused on continuously improving the process of converting the Business Plan into line entry schedules, sales/delivery plans, and customer-friendly schedules. This position plays a critical role in attaining quarterly and annual delivery performance objectives to contribute to the overall success of the New Flyer manufacturing team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Liaise between the senior leadership and management to ensure achievement of corporate objectives.
• Oversee planning of weekly, quarterly, and annual sales targets for New Flyer; maintaining an exit & signature Target plan.
• Ensure weekly sales and delivery targets are achieved by all facilities, and the development recovery plans.
• Accurately communicates delivery plans to internal and external stakeholders upon approval of master schedule. As well as preparing and adjusting monthly labour forecasting matrix to reflect latest Master Production Schedule revisions.
• Prepare, maintain and execute operational, tactical, and strategic weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for all internal stakeholders.
• Promote the manufacturing team to attain quarter and year-end delivery targets.
• Collaborate with internal parties to create optimal detailed line entry schedules.
• Oversee team of Analysts; and drive team toward achieving organizational excellence in their duties.
• Oversight of daily production status, following up when necessary to ensure prevention of issues in sales and manufacturing performance.
• Lead various improvement initiatives relating to manufacturing processes.
• Provide regular updates to the executive leadership team on manufacturing performance
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• A bachelor’s degree in either Business or Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work under minimal supervision.
• A history of taking initiative towards seeking processes improvements.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and Oracle MRP or similar ERP systems.
• Travel Flexibility with the ability to travel 20% based on operational needs.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• 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

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.