What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at New Flyer?
New Flyer is seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to join our team. As North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, New Flyer is committed to providing advanced and sustainable transportation solutions. With our cutting-edge product line and focus on electric and zero-emission vehicles, we are leading the way in the electrification of mass mobility.
As a Production Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and success of our production operations. You will oversee a team of production workers, ensuring that they adhere to safety protocols and meet production targets. Your strong leadership skills and attention to detail will be crucial in maintaining the high standards that New Flyer is known for. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the growth and success of our company.
Responsibilities- Effectively lead, coach, and manage employee conduct and productivity with a focus of achieving the goal of 100% build in station requirement and achievement of first-time quality objectives
- Analyze results to develop and implement corrective measures for all deficient Key Process Indicators
- Maintain the production schedule through the coordination of both in-station and out-of-station requirements, scheduling of overtime as required, cross-training.
- Ensure compliance, reporting, training and support of all company safety policies and procedures
- Support and maintain the quality output of the cell through facilitating and leading the self-inspection process
- Leverage Lean Concepts to drive continues improvement activities in assigned area including weekly 5S audits, and active engagement in Superintendent Challenge activities
- Build a strong team through effective employee relations management, communication, documentation and compliance of HR policy and procedures.
- Identify and support training needs to develop a culture of continuous growth and development
- Collaborate effectively with various internal departments to establish strong relationships to support the effectiveness of your team
- Support the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, ensuring compliance is maintained and understanding the Production Supervisor’s role in the grievance process
- 3-5 years previous supervisory experience leading a team, preferably in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor others and the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Goal orientated and motivated to achieve tasks within set timelines.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Adequate computer knowledge and skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competitive wages
- Immediate benefit eligibility
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401K with generous company match
- On-the-job training provided in a continuous learning environment
- Advancement opportunities with a growing company
- Apart of a team who is leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
