Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Manufacturing

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis (single and double-deck buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

• Be part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Registered pension plan with generous company match
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
• We are proudly named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 employers.

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations leadership, industrial engineering, production planning, or operational excellence
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, production scheduling, capacity planning, and factory operations
• Experience evaluating high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise
• Understanding of material flow, work-in-process (WIP) management, operational KPIs, and constraint management
• Experience supporting operational turnarounds, supplier recovery efforts, or manufacturing transformations is preferred
• Strong observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly identify operational risks within complex manufacturing environments
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to travel up to 50%

• →Conduct on-site supplier assessments focused on manufacturing execution and operational performance
• →Evaluate production planning, scheduling, level loading, and capacity utilization processes
• →Assess plant layouts, workflow efficiency, material movement, and work-in-process controls
• →Identify bottlenecks, production constraints, throughput limitations, and operational risks
• →Review operational KPIs, visual management systems, and daily management practices
• →Evaluate manufacturing process discipline, standard work adherence, and workforce training effectiveness
• →Assess scalability of supplier operations during growth, demand fluctuations, and new product introduction
• →Evaluate equipment readiness, maintenance practices, tooling availability, and reliance on overtime
• →Identify systemic risks impacting quality, delivery, cost, and production stability
• →Provide evidence-based recommendations to improve manufacturing performance and operational readiness.
• →Support corrective action development and validation activities
• →Contribute to overall supplier readiness evaluations and risk assessments