<p><strong>We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility.</strong></p><p>Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.</p><p>At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse, dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.</p><p>Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!</p><h3>Position Summary</h3><p>The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations across multiple departments within the bus manufacturing process. This role ensures that safety, quality, and production targets are consistently achieved while fostering a positive and engaged team environment. The Supervisor provides hands-on leadership, training, and coordination to drive efficient, on-time production of high-quality buses.</p><p>Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6AM – 4:30PM with availability to support overtime on Friday’s and Saturday’s depending on production needs.</p><h3>Why Join Us:</h3><ul><li>Be part of a global leader in zero-emission mobility and sustainable transportation</li><li>Health and dental benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match to help you save for the future</li><li>Structured 4-day work week: four 10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday</li><li>Continuous training and development (over $15.9M invested in 2024)</li><li>Advancement opportunities across the NFI Group family of companies</li></ul><h3>What You Will Do</h3><ul><li>Coordinate and support daily operations across 3–4 production departments ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production goals.</li><li>Supervise and develop a team of lead hands and hourly production employees through coaching and performance feedback. </li><li>Oversee ongoing training to ensure all employees follow proper procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards.</li><li>Monitor labor efficiency, material usage, and workflow to identify and implement productivity improvements. </li><li>Collaborate with engineering, quality, materials, and maintenance teams to resolve production challenges and drive process improvements. </li><li>Maintain accurate production and performance records; analyze trends and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to management. </li><li>Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with policies and addressing hazards and concerns. </li><li>Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen events.</li><li>Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for departmental staff.</li></ul><h3>What You Need to be Successful </h3><ul><li>High school diploma or GED required.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control systems, and production planning. </li><li>Previous experience in a supervisory or lead position preferred, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams across multiple departments.</li><li>Proficiency with computer applications such as Office 365 Application Suite and ERP systems. </li><li>Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and production reports.</li><li>Experience or knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, or Kaizen considered an asset.</li><li>Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to decision-making.</li></ul><p>Physical requirements:</p><ul><li>Regularly lift up to 10 lbs., frequently up to 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs.</li><li>Must be able to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, bend, stoop, reach, climb ladders, and work at heights. </li><li>Exposure to vibration and moving mechanical parts is common.</li></ul><h3>Our Why</h3><p>We move people. The world's most precious cargo.</p><p>We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.</p><p></p><p>IND-H</p>

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