Production Supervisor

Wabtec; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a senior‑level skilled team in a manufacturing setting. You will drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coordinating with other departments to reduce downtime and improve process efficiency.

You will promote Lean practices, guide team performance, and ensure compliance with EHS and quality standards as you help deliver on production schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing production environment.
• Industrial engineering or similar preferred.
• Able to read and communicate in English is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team to meet commitments and satisfy customer demands.
• Coach and develop team members; plan and assign tasks.
• Collaborate with EHS, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, Engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Industrial engineering or similar

Tools

LEAN techniques

Job description

Who will you be working with?

As a production supervisor, you will be responsible for leading our production team of high seniority / skilled workers. You will be working with other production supervisors to meet our commitments and satisfy customer demands. You will be a facilitator for the production-related activities with other departments, which will result in achieving a high-quality product reducing process downtime.

How will you make a difference?

• Prioritize on Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork and Leadership
• Achieve production results by communicating job expectations; planning, assigning personnel, appraising job results; coaching, counseling and holding team members accountable for results.
• Be a team player and solution provider; communicate and collaborate with cross-functional areas (EHS, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, Engineering)

What do we want to know about you?

• Industrial engineering or similar is preferred.
• Able to read and communicate in English is preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing production environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with your team members and manage operations members.
• Possess knowledge of working procedures and techniques utilized in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate good administrative, customer service, problem-solving and coordination skills.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting ability.
• Knowledge and implementation of LEAN techniques.
• Self-starter; able to work in a highly demanding role.
• Excellent attention to detail; excellent organizational skills with attention to task prioritization.
• Take pride in your work, be passionate, reliable and enjoy your work.

What will your typical day look like?

• Work with cross-functional team to accomplish goals and production schedule rate.
• Understand, follow, and enforce all established EHS, quality, company policies, and procedures.
• Drive safety culture within all operations team by executing EHS dialogs, observations, training and concerns, closed on time as regulatory required. Be an example of EHS focused leader.
• Complete on time all EHS related audits and assessments (lifting, 5S, chemical mat)
• Ensure product compliance by checking travelers validating they are signed off.
• Responsible for traceability and identification of materials throughout manufacturing chain.
• Initiate NCMR’s for any manufacturing issues and ensure completion prior to shipment.
• Labor reporting, manage unionized manufacturing team, execution and needs.

• Responsible for employee training, training matrix and records.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Be a proactive actor of continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Support and lead root-cause investigations.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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