Master Scheduler

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Master Scheduling Manager, this position will work in collaboration with cross-functional teams to build an optimal schedule for bus line entries to ensure that our New Flyer facilities have successful operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Facilitate Master Scheduling meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure proper documentation and review of risks, issues, concerns, and changes and provide necessary feedback and resolutions.
• Evaluate the status of New Flyer facilities and the New Flyer Supply Chain
• Update business plan to maintain bus line entry status, completion status, shipment status, and performance status
• Updating and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in relation to the Annual Operating Plan
• Perform business plan simulations as required
• Create simulations in various formats to present to ELT for consideration
• Lead cross training initiatives within the Scheduling group
• Work with the Scheduling team to ensure that the process is on track and well communicated
• Ensures operational KPI’s and OPEX are established, and objectives are met. 
• Create and analyze reports on departmental objectives and issues.
• Monitor and promote the Health and Safety programs and takes an active role in developing a safer working environment.  
• Maintaining operational budgets for each production department, including obtaining and reviewing budget results with budget owners monthly, identifying deviations and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure a continual follow of product to meet both internal and external requirements. 

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline in operations management or equivalent experience will also be considered
• At least 5 years’ previous experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment. 
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills. 
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• High level of computer capabilities  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, and knowledge of Oracle would be an asset. 
• Experience with Lean manufacturing is considered an asset. 

Benefits

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

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Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a 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
• 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’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request__.