Fabrication Production Manager

New Flyer; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefit package with/ or

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with generous company match

On-the-job training

Job summary

New Flyer is seeking an experienced Fabrication Operations Manager to lead manufacturing at our Anniston facilities in Alabama. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost management while developing people and processes that make operations successful.

The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, budgeting, staffing, and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership. Travel is approximately 5% as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Proven ability to lead complex production environments and drive operational targets.
• Experience with budgeting, workforce planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fabrication operations to achieve production schedules, quality standards, cost targets, and business objectives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, align targets with organizational goals, and manage department budgets.
• Forecast workforce requirements and optimize staffing levels and labor hours.
• Champion Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives and reduce waste.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership and engineering to drive capital investments.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

People leadership

Budgeting & cost management

Production scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline

10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing leadership

Tools

MRP systems

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

Are you a results-driven manufacturing leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, improving operational performance, and delivering exceptional results? New Flyer is looking for an experienced Fabrication Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations across our New Flyer Anniston and Carfair Anniston facilities.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee our FABCO production operations, translating business objectives into operational success. You will lead with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, cost management, and continuous improvement while developing the people and processes that make our manufacturing operations successful.

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
• 401K with generous company match / or Registered pension plan with generous company match)
• 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 invested $15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
• We are proudly named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 employers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operational Leadership & Performance

• Lead day-to-day fabrication operations to achieve production schedules, quality standards, cost targets, and overall business objectives.
• Establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring operational targets align with organizational goals.
• Identify production challenges, anticipate operational risks, and implement effective solutions to maintain production commitments.
• Develop and manage departmental operating budgets, monitor financial performance, and drive accountability for results.
• Forecast workforce requirements and optimize staffing levels, labor hours, and production efficiency.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Champion the implementation and sustainability of Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives, with a strong emphasis on 5S and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, eliminate waste, increase productivity, enhance quality, and reduce operating costs.
• Introduce effective operating methods, procedures, and technologies that strengthen manufacturing performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to identify, prioritize, and develop capital investment opportunities that support operational growth and efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies, industry trends, and best practices.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a strong team of manufacturing leaders and employees.
• Coach, mentor, and empower team members while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify workforce development and training needs and implement plans to support current and future operational requirements.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and professional workplace where employees feel valued and supported.
• Promote positive labor-management relationships through effective communication, timely issue resolution, and constructive collaboration.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective operational policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure manufacturing activities consistently meet established quality standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain accountability for internal financial controls and operational reporting requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with senior leadership and key business partners across the organization to align operational priorities and resolve challenges.
• Communicate manufacturing performance, business risks, improvement initiatives, and operational results to senior leadership.
• Prepare and present operational reports, performance updates, and business recommendations as required.

Travel

• Approximately 5%, as business needs require

• Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing leadership, including significant experience leading senior-level manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success managing complex production environments and leading teams to achieve operational targets.
• Experience with budgeting, workforce planning, production scheduling, and capacity management.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, mentoring, and employee development capabilities.
• A proven ability to drive accountability, influence change, and build high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, MRP systems, and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively present operational results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

WHY JOIN US

• Be 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
• 401K with generous company match

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 8.6M in 2022)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

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New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

New Flyer is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.