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 .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website (http://www.wabteccorp.com/) to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

You will interact with team members at all levels of the organization. You’ll work most closely with members of the machine shop team toward the goal of safely and efficiently producing parts which meet Wabtec’s standards for quality.

How will you make a difference?

This position will be responsible for carrying out the production schedule, leading the day-to-day production activities of the machine shop, achieving results in terms of high-quality products being delivered on time to customers. This position will direct and supervise hourly production employees, oversee the effective use of materials, equipment, and assets in accordance with company core values, objectives, and goals.

What do we want to know about you?

• How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a manufacturing environment?

• Do you have a college or technical degree?

• How many years of manufacturing experience do you have?

• Are you proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products?

• Do you have the organizational skills and flexibility necessary to coordinate multiple priorities and evolving deadlines?

• Do you have experience with formal continuous improvement tools such as 5S and other Lean Manufacturing concepts?

What will your typical day look like?

• Leadership responsibilities will include assigning work to machine shop employees, providing effective communications, coaching, training, performance evaluation, attendance tracking and any discipline matters.

• Implement programs and activities that provide a work environment that promotes safety, a culture of compliance, effective goal accomplishment, productivity, and morale.

• Ensures products are produced in accordance with all manufacturing and quality specifications.

• Prepare and maintain ISO9000 procedures and work instructions for work areas within the machine shop, as well as assisting with budget planning and making capital expenditure recommendations.

• Review production reports, activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or to identify areas needing quality, cycle time, cost reduction or process improvement.

• Optimize department performance with the appropriate utilization of manpower, equipment and resources that meet overall business plan and objectives.

• Work with customer service to ensure on time delivery of products to customers.

• Serve on safety committee and perform regular departmental safety walks to find opportunities for improvement.

• Conduct departmental meetings/huddles.

• Drive continuous improvement and cost reductions activities on a daily basis with formal lean tools and methods.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.

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.