Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist

SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE & READINESS SPECIALIST
Canada
Full-Time, Remote

Multiple positions available. NFI is currently hiring four Specialists, with different focuses across Manufacturing Operations and Quality Systems assessment specialties.

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™. 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 is responsible for evaluating supplier manufacturing operations, quality systems, and overall operational readiness to determine whether suppliers are capable of reliably supporting NFI's current and future business requirements. This is a unique opportunity to help establish and shape NFI's Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment program, as we grow our capacity in proactively identifying supplier risks, strengthening supplier performance, and supporting the long-term resilience of NFI's global supply chain. As part of this recruitment, NFI is hiring four Specialists, including opportunities focused on Manufacturing Operations and Quality Systems assessments. Successful candidates will leverage their expertise to identify supplier risks, evaluate supplier readiness, and support continuous improvement initiatives across NFI's global supply base.

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
• 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 $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 operations, quality systems, and overall operational readiness
• Evaluate production planning, scheduling, capacity utilization, workflow efficiency, and operational controls
• Assess quality management systems, process controls, corrective action processes, and quality performance metrics
• Evaluate supplier scalability, operational stability, and readiness to support current and future business requirements
• Review manufacturing processes, material flow, maintenance practices, workforce capability, and continuous improvement activities
• Assess Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) processes, control plans, traceability systems, inspection methods, and change management practices
• Identify operational, manufacturing, quality, and supply continuity risks that may impact supplier performance
• Validate alignment between documented procedures and actual shop-floor execution
• Support supplier corrective action development, implementation, and follow-up activities
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to improve supplier performance and readiness
• Contribute assessment findings to overall supplier risk and readiness evaluations
• Present findings and recommendations to suppliers and internal stakeholders

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, supplier quality, quality systems, industrial engineering, operational excellence, or a related field; 10+ years preferred
• Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, operational reviews, or supplier development initiatives
• Strong knowledge in supporting manufacturing operations and/or quality management systems
• Experience within automotive, aerospace, transportation, electronics, heavy equipment, or other complex manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and operational risk assessment
• Understanding of quality management systems, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA), root cause analysis, PFMEA, control plans, and process controls
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or similar quality standards is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing abilities
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Standard Hours: 5 Days, 8 hours, Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM– 4:00PM

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. 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.