Hydraulics Brake Components Operations Supervisor

Its not just about your career or job title Its about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether its 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, youre 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 will you be working with?

• Our best-in-class Operations team manufactures hydraulic brake components. Here youll interact daily with the Operations Leader as well as the planning, methods and quality teams.

How will you make a difference?

• You will provide Leadership for all manufacturing goals, measures, action plans and events that support the values, mission and business plan of Wabtec Passenger Transit; specifically, in its goals to deliver key products on time and to have flexible capacity options that ensure responsiveness to changing market conditions.
• Responsible for the Manufacturing Teams performance to goals in the areas of safety, quality, production, continuous improvement, human development and environmental stewardship.
• Personal and team compliance with the Companys safety, environmental and personal growth standards.
• Responsible for the Manufacturing Engineering team, which owns the manufacturing process and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote a collaborative environment and effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a manufacturing plan that supports the organizations business objectives.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least five years experience in a managerial role in a manufacturing environment.

• Visionary Leadership Display passion and optimism; inspire respect and trust; mobilize others to fulfill the vision; provide vision and inspiration to peers.
• Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; support everyones efforts to succeed.
• Problem Solving Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Change Management Develop workable implementation plans; communicate changes effectively; build commitment and overcome resistance; prepare and support those affected by change; monitor transition and evaluate results.
• Business Acumen Understand business implications of decisions; display orientation to profitability; demonstrate knowledge of market and competition; align work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness Work within approved budget; develop and implement cost saving measures; contribute to profits and revenue; conserve organizational resources.
• Diversity Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity; promote a harassment-free environment; build a diverse workforce.
• Strategic thinking Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Technical Skills Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others. Competent to evaluate manufacturing methods relating to mechanical, electromechanical, HVAC and pneumatic devices for the rail industry.
• Dependability Follow instructions; respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs.

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations / Competencies

Lean/Six Sigma Certification Preferred

What will your typical day look like?

• Main responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned, according to business needs):

• Safety: Demonstrates awareness of safety requirements in assigned work areas and wears appropriate PPE for assigned work. Creates a culture that places the utmost importance on safety. Recognizes potential safety risks and resolves with corrective actions or escalates appropriately to ensure safety of assigned teams.
• Quality: Responsibility for the team members and manufacturing processes that ensure the applicable quality requirement are achieved.
• Production: Oversight of the manufacturing resource allocation, production scheduling and capacity planning. Responsible for manufacturing KPIs, such as Efficiency, Utilization, OTD and OT. Document manufacturing processes and methods, as needed, to ensure quality, repeatability and transferability.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive Continuous Improvement activities throughout the organizations values stream. Develop Lean Manufacturing competencies of team members.
• People: Participates in interviewing and candidate selection for open positions. Establish clear goals and objectives for all assigned employees. Actively develops new skills in team members and manages employee growth. Actively manages assigned employees that do not meet expectations. Exhibits commitment to stated company values.
• Training: Accepts training and coaching from leadership. Leads training of new and existing employees.
• Environment: Participates in environmentally appropriate workplace maintenance habits, including 5S. Recognizes environmental risks in processes and resolves with corrective actions or escalates to ensure environmental stewardship within the facility.

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

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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 worlds 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.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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 to learn more!

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 worlds 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.