Supplier Excellence & Readiness Lead - Manufacturing

New Flyer; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with generous company match

Job summary

New Flyer, a leading US-based bus manufacturer, seeks a Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Manufacturing. You will evaluate supplier operations, production systems, and readiness to support current and future production, focusing on how shops actually execute and how capacity is managed.

We require 10+ years in manufacturing or operations leadership, Lean expertise, strong analytical/reporting skills, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations leadership, industrial engineering, production planning, or operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, scheduling, capacity planning, and factory operations.
• Experience evaluating high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments and driving lean improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site supplier assessments focused on manufacturing execution and operational performance.
• Evaluate production planning, scheduling, level loading, and capacity utilization processes.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities to improve throughput and stability.
• Review KPIs, visual management, and daily management practices for continuous improvement.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations and support corrective action activities.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & report writing

Travel readiness

Job description

New Flyer, a leading US-based bus manufacturer, seeks a Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Manufacturing. You will evaluate supplier operations, production systems, and readiness to support current and future production, focusing on how shops actually execute and how capacity is managed.

We require 10+ years in manufacturing or operations leadership, Lean expertise, strong analytical/reporting skills, and effective communication.