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Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Manufacturing Flyer paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Minnesota, Crookston 214 5th Avenue Southwest (Show on map) Sep 09, 2026 SUPPLIER

EXCELLENCE & READINESS ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, MANUFACTURING

USA

Full-Time, Remote NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands 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. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

WHY JOIN US

Be 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

401K with generous company match

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 invested $15.9 million in 2024)

Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

We are proudly named one of Manitoba's Top 25 employers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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

Review operational KPIs, visual management systems, and daily management practices

Evaluate manufacturing process discipline, standard work adherence, and workforce training effectiveness

Assess scalability of supplier operations during growth, demand fluctuations, and new product introduction

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.

Support corrective action development and validation activities

Contribute to overall supplier readiness evaluations and risk assessments Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

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

Strong observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to quickly identify operational risks within complex manufacturing environments

Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits Salary Range:

$140,000-$170,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Standard Hours:

5 Days, 8 hours, Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM- 4:00

PM OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, 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. s 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.