# Production Superintendent

**Company:** [New Flyer](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/6wJA4XBiiYGn3oG8E8Mt3r.md)
**Location:** St. Cloud, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Production

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## Description

**Production Superintendent**

**St Cloud, Minnesota**

**Full-Time, Onsite**

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 Limited (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, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world.

**Position Summary**  
The 2nd Shift Superintendent provides leadership and direction for production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved while fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and employee development competencies to drive operational excellence while upholding New Flyer's values of safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

**WHY JOIN US:**

-   Be part of a team leading sustainable bus and motorcoach solutions
-   Competitive Salary of $100,000 - $109,000 annually.
-   Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on operational excellence and customer commitments.
-   Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
-   Paid holidays and vacation.
-   401K with generous company match.
-   Passionate about creating[_**a better product, a better workplace, and a better world**_](https://www.nfigroup.com/esg/)
-   Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
-   On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $11.6 million in 2025)
-   Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

**WHAT YOU WILL DO:**

-   Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3-5 front-line supervisors while supporting the success of more than 100 union-represented employees.
-   Foster a positive, inclusive work environment by proactively addressing employee concerns and supporting engagement and retention.
-   Drive production performance by achieving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
-   Partner with cross-functional leaders to remove barriers and ensure seamless production operations.
-   Provide ongoing mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for supervisors.
-   Champion a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving initiatives.
-   Lead daily operational meetings to align teams, communicate priorities, and drive accountability across production areas.
-   Support and oversee continuous improvement projects that enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and operational performance.
-   Promote a strong safety culture by leading safety initiatives, conducting audits, and driving injury reduction efforts.
-   Ensure all team members are trained and equipped to perform their work safely and effectively.
-   Drive first-time quality by supporting quality systems, process adherence, and defect prevention strategies.
-   Develop workforce capability through cross-training, skills development, and succession planning initiatives.

## Requirements

**WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:**

-   Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or unionized environment, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
-   Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
-   Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and fostering a culture where employees go home safe every day.
-   Experience driving operational performance through accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
-   Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
-   Ability to analyze production metrics and make informed decisions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
-   Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
-   Experience leading and supporting frontline supervisors through coaching, performance management, and employee development.
-   Knowledge of labor relations and experience working within a collective bargaining environment is preferred.
-   A collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork, integrity, accountability, and respect.
-   Commitment to employee development through training, cross-training, and succession planning.
-   Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on operational excellence and customer commitments.