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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Purpose

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and controlling the flow of production in a timely manner. This position supervises direct reports and is responsible for managing staff, including hiring, employee communications, training, discipline, evaluation, and termination responsibilities. This role the first line position in directing the hourly workforce.

Responsibilities

• Supervisor staff including hiring, employee communications, training, discipline, evaluation and termination responsibilities

• Assign, train and direct employees on jobs

• Ensure the machine operators are properly trained and work in a safe and efficient manner

• Ensure and assist with coordination of daily shop activities

• Manage inventory levels

• Responsible for all Time and Attendance functions

• Responsible for scheduling: vacations, overtime, etc.

• Communicate rules of conduct

• Key position in the implementation of the JIT/Demand Flow Manufacturing Techniques

• Manage QPS functions in the manufacturing area

• Issue records and reports as required

• Monitor and maintain safety procedures and conditions to prevent accidents and provide a safe workplace

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

• Previous leadership experience desired (preferably in business or manufacturing environment)

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and machining/assembling processes

• Knowledge of production/materials control system

• Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and production schedules

• Demonstrated ability to meet operating targets (preferably in a manufacturing environment)

• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal 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.