SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE & READINESS ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, MANUFACTURING Full-Time, Remote 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™. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world.

The Supplier

Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Manufacturing is responsible for evaluating supplier manufacturing operations to determine whether they are stable, scalable, and capable of reliably supporting current and future production requirements. This is a unique opportunity to help establish and shape NFI’s Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment program through the evaluation of supplier manufacturing operations, production systems, and execution readiness across NFI’s global supply base. This role focuses on how suppliers actually execute on the shop floor, assessing production systems, scheduling practices, operational controls, capacity management, and overall manufacturing effectiveness.

You will help identify operational risks and improvement opportunities before they impact supplier performance, delivery commitments, or future growth.

Competitive

Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility Paid holidays and vacation Registered pension plan with generous company match On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024) 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 Evaluate manufacturing process discipline,



standard work adherence, and workforce training effectiveness 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. Contribute to overall supplier readiness evaluations and risk assessments 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 ~ Ability to quickly identify operational risks within complex manufacturing environments ~ Excellent communication and report-writing skills ~ Ability to travel up to 50% Standard Hours: 5 Days, 8 hours, Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM– 4:00PM Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are protected, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do.

NFI Group | We Move People – YouTube Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and 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.

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