Manufacturing Cell Leader — Lean, Safety & Quality

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Flyer in Winnipeg, a leader in heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing, seeks a Production Cell Leader to oversee a manufacturing cell and drive production, quality, and safety targets through efficient resource use and adherence to processes.

You will lead daily operations, coordinate staffing, support lean initiatives, and provide daily performance reports, while collaborating with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Materials Management to sustain throughput.

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

• 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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Safety culture

Job description

New Flyer in Winnipeg, a leader in heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing, seeks a Production Cell Leader to oversee a manufacturing cell and drive production, quality, and safety targets through efficient resource use and adherence to processes.

You will lead daily operations, coordinate staffing, support lean initiatives, and provide daily performance reports, while collaborating with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Materials Management to sustain throughput.