Paint Supervisor - (Cell Leader)
3rd shift Opening;
Starting salary $60,000 -$65,000 B.O.E.
To lead the manufacturing cell in reaching output requirements through the efficient use of provided
resources by following documented processes. Support the key operating principles of safety, OPEX, our
lean journey, continuous improvement of our employees, our process and our product. Maintain a high
standard of Quality in meeting our customer expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (list in order of importance)
1. Support all company safety initiatives. Conduct weekly safety walks, enforce all safety policies, ensure
all employees are trained in safe work procedures, submit hazard and spill reports as required.
2. Support OPEX through both weekly 5S and monthly world class audits, Maintaining the housekeeping
checklists and Coordination of continues improvement activities
3. Maintain the quality output of the cell, facilitate and lead the self inspection process, support the
management of material through the MRB review following up on all rejected material from the cell.
Support all quality training to ensure all required material and tools are available to support first time
quality.
4. Lead the Manufacturing cell by coordinating the daily cell meeting will a focus of achieving the goal of
100% build in station requirement. Present the result and corrective action based on the weekly review of
the cell metric results. Ensure active participation from the supporting department of Quality,
Manufacturing Engineering and the Material group.
5. Maintain the production schedule through the coordination of both in station and out of station
requirement, Scheduling of overtime as required, cross training the employees to ensure adequate levels
of availability at all times. Attend both SWAT and Pre-production meeting, coordinate ECO completion
as required.
6. Interface with other cells and departments ie – Engineering, the Material group and Human resources in
order to resolve issues affecting the performance of the cell or the condition of the product, all in a effort
to support of a build in station requirement.
7. Daily report out of the condition of the cell, including out of station hour utilizing live bus and the
dispatch, unexpected issue and delays, bus move status and recovery plan including overtime as required.
8. The management of personnel issues, conduct daily toolbox talks, respond quickly to all employees
concerns, document and conduct employees reviews on time, maintain employee time and attendance
records, conduct discipline meeting as required, maintain a visual vacation schedule in the cell, support
training needs and requirements. Interact with the HR dept as required to address employee’s issues as
required. Support the hiring process as required.
9. Support the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement – ensure compliance is maintained,
understand the Cell Leader role in the grievance process.
10. Ensure all records and documentation related to the paint process are accurate and timely. All line
inspections completed per process, and adhere to the New Flyer paint quality standard
11. Oversee the booth maintenance function during our third shift operation
12. Ensure all employees understand and follow New Flyer Standard Work Instructions for the paint and
corrosion process.
Experience/Knowledge (Required Experience/Knowledge Only)
1. 3 to 5 years of Supervisory experience in a Manufacturing environment
2. Past paint, lead experience - 2 years is preferred.
3. Prior paint experience - 3 to 4 years is preferred.
Specific Job Skills (eg. computer skills, communication, motivation, organizational skills)
• Must have good people skills
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to monitor and control many different tasks
• Must have Medium level computer skills
• Must have elementary mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to read blue prints
Physical Activity/Requirements
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to function within a manufacturing environment
• General office physical requirements.
General Attitude Requirement
• Positive individual willing to accept challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain high level of professionalism when dealing individuals and problems.
• Promotes a team environment
• Willing to participate in brainstorming activities as part of problems solving process
• Goal orientated and motivation to achieve Tasks within set timelines.