Plant Manager - Duncan, SC

Wabtec; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager for its Duncan facility. This pivotal role encompasses full business leadership, focusing on the manufacturing of advanced pneumatic and electronic devices for the transit industry. The ideal candidate will spearhead continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and operational excellence while fostering a culture of accountability and compliance. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and excellence, where your leadership will directly impact global transportation solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusiveness.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Leadership Development Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Plant Management or equivalent operational experience.
• Strong understanding of operations and business financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing of pneumatic, electronic, and mechanical devices.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Continuous Improvement

EHS Compliance

Operational Excellence

Financial Management

Coaching & Team Engagement

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Role Summary/Purpose

The Plant Manager role for the Duncan facility will have full business leadership responsibility for the manufacturing of pneumatic, electronic and mechanical devices such as braking equipment, controllers, current collectors and couplers for the transit industry worldwide. This role will lead the site leadership team in the execution of continuous improvement focused around EHS and Site Compliance, Quality and Reliability, Customer On-Time Delivery, Functional Cost, Inventory, and Culture.

• Responsible for employee health and safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
• Utilize lean and continuous improvement methods to drive improvements in safety, reliability, quality, and cost.
• Ensure financial controllership related to work-order transactions, inventory, and functional cost.
• Establish site strategy ensuring investment and other required resources are aligned to achieve longer-term outcomes.
• Drive and sustain culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence with both hourly and exempt workforce.
• Ensure assigned employees are aware / comply with all Wabtec, government, customer and applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Develop necessary capacity and business contingency plans to ensure continued ability to delivery to customers when demand changes or facility problems arise.
• Provide ongoing leadership, counseling, and support for plant team, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training.

Relocation will be offered for candidates that are eligible within guidelines.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Plant Management role and/or large business leader role/or equivalent operational experience

Desired Characteristics

• Depth in EHS, shop operations, customer services operations, manufacturing engineering, quality, materials, sourcing, and material logistics in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to utilize lean, 5s, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to adapt and flex in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, improve culture, and influence
• Strong track record of coaching & team engagement skills
• Strong understanding of operations and business financials including shop functionals, and inventory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to navigate thru ambiguous environment

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

About the company

Wabtec Corporation is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999.