Fabrication Production Manager

New Flyer • Anniston, AL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

New Flyer is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee FABCO production operations across its New Flyer Anniston and Carfair Anniston facilities. The role translates business objectives into operational results, with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, cost management, and continuous improvement. The manager leads manufacturing operations and teams while developing the people and processes needed to meet production and business objectives.

The position leads day-to-day fabrication operations, monitors performance and budgets, plans workforce requirements, and identifies solutions to production challenges. It champions Operational Excellence initiatives, including 5S, and works with Manufacturing Engineering on capital investment opportunities. The manager also develops employees and leaders, fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace, supports positive labor-management relationships, ensures compliance and quality, and communicates performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership. Travel is approximately 5% as business needs require.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including significant experience leading senior-level manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success managing complex production environments and leading teams to achieve operational targets.
• Experience with budgeting, workforce planning, production scheduling, and capacity management.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, mentoring, and employee development capabilities.
• Ability to drive accountability, influence change, and build high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, MRP systems, and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to present operational results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fabrication operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, cost targets, and business objectives.
• Establish, monitor, and communicate KPIs aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify production challenges and operational risks, and implement solutions to maintain production commitments.
• Develop and manage departmental operating budgets, monitor financial performance, and drive accountability.
• Forecast workforce requirements and optimize staffing levels, labor hours, and production efficiency.
• Champion Operational Excellence initiatives, particularly 5S and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, increase productivity, enhance quality, and reduce costs.
• Introduce operating methods, procedures, and technologies to strengthen manufacturing performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to identify, prioritize, and develop capital investment opportunities.
• Stay current with manufacturing technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Build, lead, coach, mentor, and develop manufacturing leaders and employees.
• Identify workforce development and training needs and implement plans.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and professional workplace and promote constructive labor-management relationships.
• Champion workplace safety and ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Establish and maintain operational policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure manufacturing activities meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain accountability for internal financial controls and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and business partners to align priorities and resolve challenges.
• Communicate manufacturing performance, business risks, improvement initiatives, and results to senior leadership.
• Prepare and present operational reports, performance updates, and business recommendations.
• Travel approximately 5% as business needs require.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match or registered pension plan with generous company match
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment
• Advancement opportunities within the company group
• Inclusive workplace culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree