Materials Team Lead

New Flyer is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in North America, offering advanced vehicle solutions under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. We are dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable transportation, as well as infrastructure solutions through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™. For more information, visit www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supervising effective and safe daily activities of subordinates and meeting deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Coordinate team’s work efforts within the Materials department.
• Utilize progressive discipline process up to written warnings to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned tasks in station to the highest quality standards.
• Comply with the established procedures.
• Ensure proper training and when possible cross-train all station members.
• Report injuries immediately to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure that your workstation is clean at the end of shift.
• Maintain good documentation in completing proper forms.
• Organize, plan and execute everything in the workstation to ensure daily schedule is met.
• Keep track inventory and report any inaccuracy.
• Communicate with team members and minimally conduct daily meetings.
• Able to communicate and support a changing environment.
• Able to learn the Oracle system and be able to use it daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand technical documentation.
• Familiarity with production processes and software, including Oracle and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality control.
• Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment preferred.

Shift Details

• 2nd Shift
• Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am
• Occasional OT Friday/Saturday

• 401k Matching up to 6%
• Competitive Health Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance (Employer paid through Delta Dental)
• Vision Insurance (Employer Paid through VSP)
• Paid time off
• Vacation accrual
• Employee assistance program
• Short/Long Term Disability Benefits
• 15 Paid Holidays
• $200 yearly Steel Toe allowance
• $275 Prescription Safety Glass allowance (2 years)