Production Superintendent (6 Month Term)

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 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

Reporting to the Production Manager, this position is responsible for directing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the production departments with the Winnipeg New Flyer facility. This position ensures both long- and short-term goals are achieved through the implementation and completion of both departmental and corporate goals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Monitors the capacity of the production departments to ensure both equipment and resources, including manpower, meet requirements as set out by the Master Schedule.
• Ensures operational KPI’s and OPEX are established, and objectives are met.
• Reports on departmental objectives and issues in Daily Operational Meetings.
• Monitors and promotes the Health and Safety programs and takes an active role in the elimination of hazardous conditions in developing a safer working environment.
• Maintains operational budgets for each production department, including obtaining and reviewing budget results with budget owners monthly, identifying deviations and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Ensures the production areas are following all safety, health, and environment requirements.
• Coordinates operating departments to ensure a continual follow of product to meet both internal and external requirements.
• Promotes Labour/Management relations through the settlement of issues and grievances.
• Participates and promotes Lean manufacturing activities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 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.

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.