Platform Manufacturing Leader - Locomotive

Wabtec Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Platform Business Leader at our Fort Worth Locomotive Manufacturing Facility. You will provide leadership for an entire production team, drive safety, quality, and delivery KPIs, and integrate manufacturing processes to meet business needs.

You will lead salaried and hourly teams, analyze data to guide decisions, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and EHS to address complex issues while delivering for the customer.

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 in cross-functional environments.
• Able to lead salaried and hourly teams and drive data-based decisions.
• Self-directed, detail oriented and highly organized.
• Inclusive leader who collaborates with HR, Finance and EHS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards and drive down incidents.
• Develop plans to meet schedule commitments and optimize production flow.
• Analyze labor requirements and make capacity decisions within budget.
• Lead Lean initiatives, productivity, and cycle reductions.
• Provide clear guidance to management and teammates daily.
• Lead both exempt and hourly team members and coach for growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Communication

Lean methodology

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRP systems

MES software

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Platform Business Leader at our Fort Worth Locomotive Manufacturing Facility. You will provide leadership for an entire production team, drive safety, quality, and delivery KPIs, and integrate manufacturing processes to meet business needs.

You will lead salaried and hourly teams, analyze data to guide decisions, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and EHS to address complex issues while delivering for the customer.