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 (Coach) provides frontline leadership for a team of manufacturing 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 in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (or associate degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of operations or 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?  

• Ensure that your team is operating with the highest environmental health & safety (EHS) standards to drive down environmental & safety incidents, first aids, & recordable injuries. 

• Support your team to complete & report out on quarterly EHS, quality, time on product (TOP), & housekeeping projects in alignment with the site’s continuous improvement culture. 

• Own daily management activities such as timekeeping & progressive discipline, training, and other necessary responsibilities 

• Provide clear communication and operational guidance to management and other Wabtec employees on a daily basis. 

• Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop. 

• Help develop skills of production employees; educate production employees on business strategy and metrics  

• Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to manage material and other systemic requirements. 

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.  

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