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 over 900 team members in a multi-shift operation. This role is critical in ensuring both long-term and short-term production and sales goals are met by setting clear targets and executing strategic actions to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Ensure Workplace Safety: Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by actively monitoring safety metrics, promoting best safety practices, and proactively identifying and addressing potential safety issues.
• Manage Daily Operations: Plan, direct, and manage the day-to-day operations of over 900 team members across multiple shifts in the bus assembly plant, ensuring seamless and efficient production flow.
• Achieve Production Goals: Oversee production processes to ensure weekly sales targets, product quality standards, and on-time delivery are met according to the master production and delivery schedules.
• Leadership and Direction: Provide strong leadership to the manufacturing organization, offering daily guidance to Department Managers to ensure alignment with plant goals and objectives.
• Drive LEAN Culture: Foster a culture of LEAN manufacturing, emphasizing continuous improvement, problem-solving, and waste reduction across all manufacturing areas.
• Develop and Mentor Staff: Offer ongoing leadership and mentorship to staff, supporting their development and succession planning to build a strong, capable team.
• Budget Management: Develop, analyze, and maintain operational budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor operations to ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations, maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity.
• Labor Relations: Promote positive labor/management relations by addressing issues promptly and effectively, ensuring a harmonious workplace.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Support and promote the company-wide sustainability pledge, driving initiatives that contribute to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a production environment, with a proven track record of success in managing large teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of plant operations and production methods, particularly within a low-volume and high-mix manufacturing facility.
• LEAN Expertise: Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing LEAN manufacturing principles, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Business Acumen: Adequate knowledge of business and management principles, including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources management.
• Safety and Quality Focus: Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory management, and stewardship processes.
• People Management Skills: Effective people management and decision-making skills, with the ability to attract, coach, develop, and retain top talent.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude, capable of building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative work environment.

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 www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.

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.