Cell Leader- 1st Shift
New Flyer•St. Cloud, MN
•$70,000 - $85,000
About The Position
As a Cell Leader at New Flyer, you will lead a team in manufacturing high-quality transit buses. The role is responsible for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring safety measures are followed, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will foster teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies and quality management systems.
- Experience managing production metrics and using data to make decisions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and manufacturing software applications.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing supervisory experience in the automotive or transit bus industry.
- Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreement processes.
Responsibilities
- Champion safety by enforcing regulations, conducting safety training, and leading by example.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and conduct regular reviews and audits to support OPEX initiatives and improve efficiency.
- Oversee quality control, ensuring team members conduct self-inspections and meet first-time quality standards.
- Conduct daily stand-up meetings to review production goals, address challenges, and develop action plans.
- Coordinate personnel management to maintain appropriate staffing levels, including shift scheduling, overtime management, and employee training support.
- Manage documentation for employee performance, attendance, and reviews while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Work with Quality Assurance, Engineering, HR, and other departments to address operational challenges.
- Support administration of and compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement in departmental operations.
Benefits
- Immediate benefit eligibility
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) with generous company match
- On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment
- Advancement opportunities with a growing company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
