Plant Manager

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Plant Manager will direct and coordinate all aspects of the Bus Assembly Manufacturing Operations for a 500+ team members in a multi shift operation. Ensure both long term and short-term production and sales goals are achieved through the determination of targets and the execution of actions to achieve targets. to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Maintain safe and healthy work environment through visibility of safety metrics, promoting safety practices and proactively identifying potential safety issues for correction.
• Plan, direct and manage day-to-day operations of 500+ team members in a multi shift Bus assembly operation.
• Responsible for production & weekly sales, product quality and on-time delivery in accordance with the master production and delivery schedules.
• Lead the Manufacturing organization as well as provide daily direction to the Department Managers to ensure plant goals are achieved.
• Drive a culture of LEAN where continuous improvement, problem solving, and waste reduction are key operational strategies in all areas of Manufacturing.
• Provide ongoing leadership and mentorship of staff in support of development and succession planning.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain operational budgets
• Monitor operations and ensure compliance to State and Federal regulations
• Promote Labor / Management relations through the settlement of issues in a timely manner.
• Support the company-wide sustainability pledge.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 5+ years of Supervisory experience in a production environment
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
• Knowledge of plant operations and production methods within low-volume and high-mix manufacturing facility
• Successful leadership and managerial experience with lean methodology
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• A champion in areas of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes
• Effective people management skills and decision-making skills
• Ability to attract, coach, develop and retain employees .
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive attitude

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive Wages
• Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match
• On-the-job training provided in continuous learning environment
• Advancement opportunities with a growing company
• Apart of a team who is leading the world’s electrification of bus manufacturing

Our Why:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable. - NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at , , , , , and .

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.