Temporary Production Superintendent - 1st Shift

As a Temporary Production Superintendent at New Flyer, you’ll play a critical role in overseeing and improving our manufacturing processes. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring production efficiency while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Your leadership will guide the daily operations as you implement innovative strategies to optimize workflows and resources.

• Ensure employee concerns are addressed and employee reviews are completed on time
• Drive for results on the key operating metrics
• Support front‑line supervisors by engaging with support department leadership when needed
• Prioritize effective execution of the annual Performance Evaluation process for each front‑line supervisor
• Correctly administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Ensure Tier 1 (start‑of‑shift) and Tier 2 (production cell) meetings are effective
• With other Superintendents, lead the daily Tier 3 meeting – this includes daily tracking of Safety, Quality, Build‑in‑Station, Efficiency, and improvement actions using the Cell Log
• Ensure production cells complete A3 continuous improvement projects to achieve key cell goals; support all company Safety initiatives
• Drive reductions in OSHA Recordable and Lost Time incidents
• Ensure daily Safety Audits are completed
• Lead or facilitate safety improvement projects
• Enforce all safety policies and ensure all employees are trained in safe work procedures
• Drive First‑Time Quality
• Ensure the self‑inspection process is executed
• Drive for improvement by utilizing New Flyer’s Quality Assurance System (QAS)
• Facilitate activity to ensure all required material and tools are available to support first‑time quality
• Achieve Build‑in‑Station (BIS) targets and limit out‑of‑station work
• Ensure employee cross‑training plans are developed and executed
• Allocate labor to support bus configurations being built that day and to address unresolved out‑of‑station work
• Support New Flyer’s Operational Excellence (OPEX) program by ensuring plant conditions meet 5S standards

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Proficient in LEAN principles and methodologies
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with production management software and tools
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

• Salary range $95,000 to $102,000 per year
• 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

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.