Operations Coach - Final Assembly (2nd Shift)

Wabtec Corporation; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a production ops specialist (Coach) to provide frontline leadership for a team of manufacturing technicians on the night shift in Fort Worth, TX. You will drive process adherence, solve problems, and help meet production schedules while coaching staff and enforcing safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn and work as technical expert
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet aggressive deadlines
• Understanding of LEAN quality mindset
• EHS, Quality mindset
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to address employee issues positively

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing / technical assistance and leadership to assigned work group
• Manage production employees and production schedule requirements including timekeeping, overtime, time off and discipline
• Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget guidelines
• Communicate and enforce handbook and plant policies
• Interface with internal and external customers, define shift priorities
• Participate in EHS initiatives and corrective actions
• Participate in cross-functional teams and coach teams; lead high performance work initiatives
• Train and develop production staff and relate business strategy to metrics
• You may be asked to perform other duties with proper training

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HS Diploma + 3 yrs supervisory

Job description

Job Description

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 & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment will engage with direct staff on a night shift schedule and you may be asked to work overtime as necessary; due to the supervisory nature of this position, it is not available for remote work.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, quality, sourcing or operations,
• Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn and work as technical expert

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize aggressive deadlines
• Understanding of LEAN quality mindset
• EHS, Quality mindset
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to provide feedback and address employee issues in a positive manner

What will your typical day look like?

• Provide manufacturing / technical assistance and leadership to assigned work group
• Manage production employees and production schedule requirements to include timekeeping, overtime, time off and discipline
• Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity (time of product) and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget guidelines and controls; utilize data analysis to improve safety, decrease quality defects, and increase productivity
• Communicate and enforce handbook and other plant policies
• Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shift and work group leveraging morning production meetings (and shift change meetings, as needed)
• Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams and demonstrate necessary leadership and coaching; facilitate operational star point projects and ensure High Performance Work Team objectives
• Help train and develop skills of production employees; educate production employees on business strategy and metrics

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 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.

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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