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Wabtec Corporation Operations Manager in Erie, Pennsylvania
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?
Our Erie, PA site is the largest facility under Wabtec; located on beautiful Lake Erie in Northern Pennsylvania and part of the Wabtec family of companies.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Operations Management Team, you will be responsible for the overall operations and delivery of key metrics to include safety, quality, production, delivery, and cost for exempt and hourly employees. You will be accountable for driving improvement processes to identify areas of opportunity for the business that will have continuing long-term benefits. Additionally, you will manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise and accurately forecast labor needs based on production forecasting to meet short- and long-range production goals.
What do we want to know about you?
Do you have:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or High School Diploma / GED) or 10 years of operations experience in a manufacturing setting (in lieu of degree requirement)
3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing
Demonstrated leadership skills in cross-functional environment
Effectively lead salaried and hourly teams
Ability to collect and analyze data to help drive decision making across the business
Adaptability to address complex issues while still delivering to the customer
Self-directed, detail oriented and highly organized
Desired Characteristics
Lean manufacturing experience
Experience working with a unionized workforce
Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve them appropriately
Six Sigma Training
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications
What will your typical day look like?
Direct day-to-day operations and ensure business strategies and plans achieve profitability goals
Create, execute, and review operational policies and procedures
Manage assets, maintenance and tooling while driving cost reduction
Develop and maintain manpower forecasts
Develop and implement process/continuous improvement initiatives with cross functional team
Design performance metrics to provide traceability and advance tactical and strategic business goals
Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback to hourly and salary team
Maintain Safety and Quality standards by reducing the risk for hazards and defects
Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs
Execute routine analyses using vested methods and technologies and/or contribute to technological developments in teams under supervision
Manage the recruitment, hiring, and training of salary and hourly employees
Lead communications and presentations with direct team and leadership
Lead cross functional initiatives that will improve operations in the Kitting plant and overall
Manage and develop team of front-line supervisors
What about the physical demands of the job?
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long durations of time and be mobile throughout the workday. Employee must be able to effectively communicate (talk and hear), and use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc. Must be able to move or carry objects or materials.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) .
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.