Production Superintendent - 1st Shift

New Flyer
paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, St. Cloud
6200 Glenn Carlson Drive (Show on map)
Oct 14, 2025
As a 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 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. Requirements 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 Benefits 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