Lead Hand

New Flyer is the established leader in heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing in North America, renowned for our innovative Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE products. We are excited to invite applications for the Lead Hand position, a critical role responsible for supervising a team of assembly workers. In this capacity, you will ensure that production runs smoothly, meeting both quality and safety standards.

Note: This position is open to internal candidates only.

As a Lead Hand, you will be instrumental in mentoring your peers, organizing production workflows, and driving operational efficiency within the assembly team. Your leadership will contribute to a collaborative environment and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• Report and address unsafe work conditions and injuries promptly.
• Foster communication regarding safety and quality standards upfront with team members.
• Monitor compliance with established quality benchmarks and address any discrepancies.
• Participate in reject process management.
• Champion the 5S initiative by promoting continuous improvement activities and maintaining cleanliness.
• Encourage employee involvement in OPEN activities, including Kaizen events and housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain accurate and current VIS boards.
• Support the cell leader in monitoring equipment conditions and availability.
• Engage with team members through meetings and support initiatives related to performance.
• Coordinate work distribution, track manpower loads and shortages, and manage dispatch.
• Evaluate staffing needs by conducting daily assessments across upstream operations.
• Ensure that training and cross-training are up-to-date to meet production demands.
• Build team cohesion through proactive communication and team-building efforts.
• Participate in long-term planning regarding manpower, layout, tooling, and production changes.
• Support the disciplinary process by reporting issues of noncompliance per the CBA agreement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly roles.
• Knowledge of assembly processes and quality control standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build effective teams.
• Proven ability to tackle problems strategically and with attention to detail.
• Physical capability to perform duties in an active manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate computer proficiency is required.
• Flexibility in work schedule is expected to meet operational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays off (12) 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

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