2nd Shift Production Leader: Drive Efficiency & Quality

Wabtec Corporation; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wabtec Erie site is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a team of technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive daily objectives, ensure safety, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets.

You bring 4+ years in manufacturing/machining, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to influence and manage multiple projects. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or GED with at least 4 years in manufacturing/machining.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Experience leading medium-scale initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate 1–2 projects concurrently.
• Strong problem identification and solution skills.
• Analytical skills with focus on quality/process improvement.
• Willingness to take on tough challenges and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and leadership to the Operations team including operations, equipment troubleshooting, and repair.
• Help train and develop technical skills of Operations employees; educate employees on business strategy and metrics.
• Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions as an expert in the safety aspects of the Operations team’s scope.
• Support and meet 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.
• Manage employees and schedule requirements, including 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Influence

Project leadership

Multi-project coordination

Problem solving

Quality improvement

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or GED with 4+ years in manufacturing/machining

Job description

The Wabtec Erie site is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a team of technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive daily objectives, ensure safety, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets.

You bring 4+ years in manufacturing/machining, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to influence and manage multiple projects. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and accountability.