Weld Cell Leader

Weld Cell Leader

St Cloud, Minnesota

Full-Time

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. Proudly serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America, New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses, currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY: Leads the manufacturing cell in reaching output requirements through the efficient use of provided resources by following documented processes. This position supports the key operating principles of Safety, OPEX, our lean journey, continuous improvement of our employee's, our process, and our product. a high standard of quality in meeting our customer expectations.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a team leading sustainable bus and motorcoach solutions
• Salary $85,000 to $97,000 annually and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match / or Registered pension plan with generous company match)
• Passionate about creatinga 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 $11.6 million in 2025)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Champion a culture of safety by leading safety initiatives, conducting regular safety walks, promoting safe work practices, and ensuring team members have the training and resources needed to work safely every day.
• Lead and support quality within your manufacturing area by driving first-time quality, overseeing self-inspections, resolving material concerns, and ensuring the right tools and materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Facilitate daily team meetings that align employees around safety, quality, production goals, and continuous improvement opportunities while driving accountability for results.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and lead corrective actions that support build-in-station objectives and operational excellence.
• Coordinate production activities to ensure schedules are met by effectively managing staffing, overtime, training, and workload priorities.
• Develop a flexible and capable workforce through employee cross-training, skills development, and succession planning efforts.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, and other support teams to quickly resolve issues that impact production, quality, delivery, or employee safety.
• Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
• Create a positive and engaging work environment by providing coaching, feedback, and support to employees while addressing concerns in a timely and respectful manner.
• Lead employee performance management activities, including goal setting, performance reviews, attendance management, and development planning.
• Support employee training and onboarding efforts to ensure team members have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their roles.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while building a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly address production, quality, and employee-related challenges.
• A commitment to safety excellence and creating an environment where employees are empowered to identify risks and work safely every day.
• The ability to build effective partnerships across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Human Resources to achieve shared goals.
• Experience driving production performance through continuous improvement, process discipline, and a focus on achieving quality and delivery objectives.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance day-to-day operational needs while developing employees and improving team performance.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, productivity, and customer commitments.
• A passion for developing people through coaching, training, cross-training, and creating opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.