Maintenance Supervisor

POSITION GOAL: 

To lead the maintenance team in reaching output requirements through the efficient use of provided resources.  Support the key operating principles of Safety, OPEX, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement of our process product and our employees. Maintain a high standard of quality in meeting our customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (list in order of importance)

1.     Support all company safety initiatives.  Conduct weekly safety walks, enforce all safety policies, ensure all employees are trained in safe work procedures, submit hazard and spill reports as required.

2.     Support OPEX through both weekly 5S and monthly world class audits and coordination of continuous improvement activities.

3.     Maintain the quality and timeliness of the output of the maintenance group.

4.     Lead the maintenance team by using the daily maintenance huddle with a focus on achieving our preventative maintenance schedule as well as our unplanned maintenance requests.

5.     Manage and schedule overtime as required by the CBA, within the allowable budgeted limit wherever possible.

6.     Ensure cross-training levels of our employees is adequate to ensure appropriate levels of coverage at all times.

7.     Interface with other cells and departments as required in order to resolve issues.

8.     Manage outside contractor activities as required, including obtaining quotations and ensuring the contractors are following New Flyer rules and requirements.

9.     Report unexpected issues and delays and bring forward ideas and options for resolution.

10.  Manage and resolve personnel issues and respond quickly to all employees concerns

11.   Document and conduct employees reviews on time and maintain employee time and attendance records

12.  Conduct discipline meetings as required

13.  Maintain a visual vacation schedule for the area.

14.  Support the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement – ensure compliance is maintained and understand the supervisor role in the grievance process.

15.  Ensure policies and processes are established and adhered to ensure goals and objectives for all regulatory and legal requirements are met including organizational Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety programs.

Experience/Knowledge

3 to 5 years of Supervisory experience in a Manufacturing environment

•   Salary: 95,000 - 105,000
• comprehensive benefits package starting day one

• A continuous learning environment.

• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.

•   Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.

• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

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 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.