Production Team Lead

New Flyer Group; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Team Lead, overseeing daily team activities and ensuring safety and efficiency in production. This role emphasizes effective communication, quality standards, and team collaboration to drive success in electrification efforts for mass mobility. With competitive wages, benefits, and ongoing training opportunities, you will be part of a culture that values and empowers its members. If you're passionate about creating a better workplace and product, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with company match

Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for effective team management.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities to ensure safety and production deadlines.
• Coordinate team efforts for timely completion of installations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Blueprint reading skills

Attention to quality and detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Oracle system

Job description

Production Team Lead

Location: Anniston, AL

Company: New Flyer

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, offering the most advanced product lines under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands. It also provides infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions, dedicated to safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. More information can be found at www.newflyer.com.

Position Summary

This role involves supervising daily activities of team members, ensuring safety, and meeting production deadlines. The ideal candidate will proactively manage team dynamics and workflows, emphasizing productivity and safety.

What You Will Do:

1. Coordinate team efforts for efficient and timely completion of installations, clarifying responsibilities and deadlines.
2. Implement a progressive discipline process to uphold company policies and foster accountability.
3. Ensure all tasks meet quality standards, striving for excellence.
4. Handle parts according to procedures to meet quality benchmarks and improve efficiency.
5. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, and Quality Assurance to streamline processes.
6. Provide training and cross-training to enhance team versatility and effectiveness.
7. Report unsafe conditions or injuries promptly.
8. Maintain a clean and organized workstation at shift end, with tools properly marked and accounted for.
9. Accurately complete documentation and track labor for transparency.
10. Ensure the thorough and accurate completion of the LiveBus before line moves.
11. Plan and execute tasks to meet daily production schedules.
12. Monitor part shortages and report immediately to prevent delays.
13. Conduct daily Toolbox meetings and communicate effectively to foster team cohesion.
14. Adapt to a changing environment and support learning, including Oracle system usage.

Minimum Requirements for Success:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills and knowledge of process sheets and work instructions.
• Familiarity with online installations and commissioning requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook.
• High attention to quality and detail orientation.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of leading electrification efforts for mass mobility.
• Competitive wages and benefits, with immediate eligibility.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401K with company match or RRSP options.
• Inclusive culture valuing and empowering team members.
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities.

Passionate about creating a better product, workplace, and world.

Learn more about us at NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube.

New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations available upon request.

We are a leading global bus manufacturer offering comprehensive transportation solutions. Visit us at www.nfigroup.com and other related sites.