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.

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, the production ops specialist provides frontline leadership for a team of maintenance technicians. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, & develop and execute objectives for self and others. As a frontline leader, you will handle day-to-day activities including such as timekeeping & progressive discipline, & you will provide direction to accomplish operational objectives.

What do we want to know about you?

Are you an influential team player with strong attention to detail? Do you positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Are you a collaborative and supportive problem solver with a constant focus on continuous improvement?

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing or 3 years military experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate one to two projects simultaneously.
• Strong and effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and quality/process improvement skills.
• Willingness to take on tough challenges and grow professionally.

What will your typical day look like?

Technical:

• Provide technical assistance and leadership to the Maintenance team including maintenance operations, equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Help train and develop technical skills of maintenance employees; educate employees on business strategy and metrics.

Operations:

• Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions as an expert in the safety aspects of the Maintenance team’s scope.
• Use the CMMS to manage maintenance work, source and purchase maintenance parts and services and support operation of the Maintenance storeroom.
• Support and meet maintenance and production schedules, drive productivity and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget; utilize data analysis to identify and execute improvement projects.
• Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shifts and work groups leveraging shift start-up / shift-change meetings.

HR and Leadership:

• Manage employees and schedule requirements to include timekeeping, overtime, time off and discipline
• Communicate and enforce safety policies, the employee handbook and other plant policies
• Actively participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate necessary leadership and coaching skills to other team members

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
• Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning process

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 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.