Production Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a team of technicians on daily manufacturing operations. You will guide problem solving, drive process adherence, and develop objectives for yourself and others while ensuring schedules and timekeeping are maintained.

You will mentor operators, participate in EHS initiatives, and collaborate with internal/external customers to prioritize work and improve quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to Operations team including troubleshooting and repair guidance.
• Train and develop technical skills of Operations employees; educate on business strategy and metrics.
• Participation in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions as an expert in safety aspects.
• Support production schedules, drive productivity and quality initiatives, and manage area within budget; use data analysis to identify and execute improvements.
• Interface with internal and external customers, define shift priorities, and manage start-up and change meetings.
• Manage employees and scheduling requirements including timekeeping, overtime, and disciplinaries.
• Communicate and enforce safety policies and plant policies.
• Participate on cross-functional teams and coach other team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma/GED with 4 years experience

Job description

The Production Supervisor provides frontline leadership for a team of technicians. 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, maintaining schedules and leading the hourly workforce.

What do we want to know about you?

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

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.

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.

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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