Production Lead - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Vacation

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

New Flyer, North America's heavy‑duty transit bus leader, seeks a Production Supervisor for the Winnipeg facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will direct day‑to‑day operations of production departments, ensuring goals align with the Master Schedule and corporate targets.

You will monitor capacity, drive safety and Lean initiatives, manage budgets, and mentor a unionized workforce while maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline in operations management or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years’ previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and work well under pressure.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, and knowledge of Oracle would be an asset.
• Experienced with Lean manufacturing considered an asset.
• Prior experience working with a unionized workforce considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the capacity of the production departments to ensure equipment and resources meet requirements as set out by the Master Schedule.
• Establish operational KPIs and OPEX targets and ensure objectives are met.
• Reports on departmental objectives and issues in Daily Operational Meetings.
• Promote Health and Safety programs and actively eliminate hazardous conditions for a safer working environment.
• Maintain production budgets for each department, review results with budget owners monthly, identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure production areas comply with safety, health, and environment requirements.
• Coordinate operating departments to ensure continuous product flow to meet internal and external requirements.
• Promote Labour/Management relations by resolving issues and grievances.
• Participate in and promote Lean manufacturing activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Professionalism

Education

Post-secondary education in operations management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Lean manufacturing

Job description

New Flyer, North America's heavy‑duty transit bus leader, seeks a Production Supervisor for the Winnipeg facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will direct day‑to‑day operations of production departments, ensuring goals align with the Master Schedule and corporate targets.

You will monitor capacity, drive safety and Lean initiatives, manage budgets, and mentor a unionized workforce while maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.