Locomotive Platform Operations Leader

Wabtec; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Fort Worth seeks a Platform Business Leader to guide a large production team and deliver on safety, quality, and delivery KPIs. You’ll integrate manufacturing processes, manage complex issues, and influence long-term planning while aligning with business strategy.

You will lead both salaried and hourly staff, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional partners including HR, Finance and EHS. A results-driven, collaborative leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with heavy equipment manufacturing, electrical assembly, welding and/or fabrication.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in cross-functional environment.
• Able to lead salaried and hourly teams.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to drive decisions.
• Adaptable to address complex issues while delivering to the customer.
• Inclusive leader able to engage HR, Finance and EHS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS standards are met to drive down incidents and injuries.
• Develop plans to meet schedule commitments and ensure production flow.
• Analyze labor requirements and consider capacity within the budget.
• Drive initiatives including EHS, lean, productivity, and cycle reductions.
• Champion a site-teaming culture with accountability across teams.
• Lead exempt and hourly team members; coach and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Data analysis

People management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Wabtec Fort Worth seeks a Platform Business Leader to guide a large production team and deliver on safety, quality, and delivery KPIs. You’ll integrate manufacturing processes, manage complex issues, and influence long-term planning while aligning with business strategy.

You will lead both salaried and hourly staff, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional partners including HR, Finance and EHS. A results-driven, collaborative leader is essential.