Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

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　　Role Summary/Purpose:

　　Leads projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business and is a recognized expert in a specialized field. Responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications and the simplification of business processes. This role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within functional areas area of expertise.

　　Essential Responsibilities:

　　• Provide overall Lean leadership and simplification to key areas of supply chain.

　　• Experience in setting up lay out for new plants, familiar with lean principles & lean methodology to maximise output.

　　• Responsible for partnering with plant and business leaders to define the key value streams and Increase Productivity that will have the greatest impact on the business and the customer.

　　• Work with the operating leaders to develop strategic deployment planning as well as specific goals and priorities that drive lean principles and concept across the business

　　• Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of simplification and standardization

　　• Coach Lean Manufacturing Leaders and plant leadership in the use of Lean tools and the simplification methodology to drive significant business impact

　　• Improve customer satisfaction and reduce cycle-time on specific wing to wing processes

　　• Conduct regular value stream reviews with Lean Manufacturing Leaders to assure the team drives significant and measurable business impact

　　• Communicate progress, status and issues to the business leaders

　　• Seek, share and institutionalize best practices

　　• Conversant with ERP System

　　Quality Specific Goals:

　　Aware of and comply with the Wabtec Corporation Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position

　　Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines

　　Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

　　Proactively simplify the work instructions, procedures and processes within the value stream to drive continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

　　Qualifications/Requirements :

　　Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

　　At least 5+ additional years of experience in a functional business environment

　　Understands Lean toolset with proven results

　　Desired Characteristics :

　　At least 6+ additional years of experience in manufacturing

　　Lean Leader or Black Belt preferred

　　Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization

　　Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results

　　Strong analytical and quantitative skills

　　Strong oral and written communication skills

　　Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

　　Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.