Cell Leader

New Flyer Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Vacation

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

New Flyer in Winnipeg, Canada, is seeking a Production Cell Leader to guide a manufacturing cell toward production, quality, and safety targets through efficient resource use and adherence to processes.

You will lead daily operations to hit on-time delivery, maintain quality through self-inspection and corrective actions, and drive lean initiatives across teams.

This role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in fabrication/manufacturing, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a complex fabrication manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with production reporting, quality management processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to safety, first-time-right quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to achieve 100% on-time delivery, meet efficiency and throughput goals, and align with the master production schedule.
• Maintain product quality by leading self-inspection, managing non-conforming materials, and coordinating corrective actions.
• Support quality initiatives by ensuring tools, materials, and training are in place to achieve first-time quality and reduce rework.
• Coordinate production resources by managing staffing levels, cross-training, and overtime as required.
• Lead daily team meetings to review performance metrics and engage supporting departments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Lean manufacturing

Reading blueprints

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, the Production Cell Leader is responsible for leading a complex manufacturing cell to achieve production, quality, and safety targets through the efficient use of resources, adherence to documented processes, and commitment to continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure a safe work environment by conducting regular safety walks, enforcing all safety policies, completing hazard and spill reports, and confirming all employees are trained in safe work procedures.
• Lead daily production operations to achieve 100% on time delivery, meet efficiency and throughput goals, and maintain alignment with the master production schedule.
• Maintain product quality by leading self-inspection processes, managing non-conforming materials, coordinating material reviews, and implementing corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Support all quality initiatives by ensuring tools, materials, and training are in place to achieve first-time quality and reduce rework.
• Coordinate production resources by managing staffing levels, cross-training employees, and scheduling overtime as required to maintain production continuity.
• Lead daily team meetings to review performance metrics, communicate priorities, assign corrective actions, and ensure engagement from supporting departments such as Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Materials Management.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives by conducting workplace organization activities, participating in process audits, and coordinating improvement projects to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Support technical processes including the completion of engineering changes, pre-production planning, and coordination with other cells and departments to ensure seamless workflow.
• Provide daily performance reports that include production status, downtime and unexpected delays, recovery plans, bus movement status, and any required overtime to meet production goals.
• Manage personnel by conducting stand-up meetings, responding to employee concerns, maintaining time and attendance records, conducting performance reviews, administering discipline when necessary, and supporting employee development and training.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to address personnel matters, support recruitment activities, and ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
• Ensure all employees maintain required training and certifications and support skill development to sustain operational readiness.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a complex fabrication manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with production reporting, quality management processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to safety, first-time-right quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and 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.