Lead Production Supervisor

Wabtec; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec in Erie, PA is seeking a Lead Production Supervisor of Light Fabrication to provide frontline leadership for a skilled welder team. You will drive process adherence, manage headcount and schedules, and champion safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or HS diploma with 4 years in manufacturing, plus strong communication and leadership skills. You will train staff, analyze data, and collaborate with customers while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing/machining
• Proficient 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

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

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Project coordination

People management

Influencing others

Growth mindset

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED with 4 years experience in manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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.You will join some of the most talented and passionate professionals in the locomotive and off highway mining vehicle industry.

How will you make a difference?

The Lead Production Supervisor of Light Fabrication provides frontline leadership for a team of highly skilled Welders. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, and develop and execute objectives for yourself and others. As a Leader in manufacturing, you will handle day-to-day activities in which you will provide direction to accomplish operational objectives as well as timekeeping, headcount and metrics planning, maintaining schedules and leading the hourly workforce. The Lead Production Supervisor will be responsible for safety of the employees, quality of the product, on time delivery to customers, and developing a culture of continuous improvement.

What do we want to know about you?

Do you have:

Bachelors degree or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing/machining

Proficient 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?

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

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $68,900 to $98,200.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

• More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare and retirement are available at www.mywabtecbenefits.com .
• Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

• More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.