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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Summary Statement: Oversee daily production of employees. Ensure that productivity, specs are maintained.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Schedule Production orders
Create and maintain Spec’s and SOP’s
Requisition necessary raw materials and supplies as needed
Schedule and monitor production of products to meet demand
Manage all inventory levels, scrap, efficiency, on time delivery, corrective actions, labor and department housekeeping
Manage workforce, including staffing levels, Workday. employee evaluations and performance, team meetings, ensure compliance with company policies, SOP’s safety rules
Budget and Maintain Departmental expenses
Coordinates Activities at both shipping/receiving departments
Monitor and maintain all Kaizens in the Department to ensure goals are achieved and maintained
Promote and maintain quality assurance procedures and guidelines
Observe all production and machinery for potential safety hazards and breakdowns
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises Lead operators and manufacturing personnel. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department or employee concerns.Responsibilities include participating in the interviewing and hiring process; training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications/Special Skills and Abilities
Overall knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the company
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Basic computer and keyboarding skills
Develop relationships, manage expectations and communicate on a formal and informal basis with corporate senior executive and customers.
Knowledge of Lean systems, Oracle
Ability to work within deadlines and work independently
Excellent attention to detail
Education and Experience
High School Diploma/GED required
3-5 years of leadership experience preferred
3-5 years of manufacturing experience preferred
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.