Sub Assembly Coach

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus (eligible)

Descripción de la vacante

Wabtec is seeking a Production Ops Specialist in Fort Worth, TX to lead assemblers, welders and technicians, directing daily work with coaching and clear communication. The role emphasizes safety, productivity and continual improvement within a manufacturing setting.

You will drive production schedules, manage timekeeping and discipline, and collaborate across teams to meet site objectives while applying Lean and Six Sigma principles and data-driven problem solving.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma with 2+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality, sourcing or operations; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team; positive change agent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills; provide constructive feedback.
• Understanding of LEAN and Six Sigma concepts.
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn as a technical expert.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure production team operates with high Environmental Health & Safety standards to drive down incidents.
• Support production schedules, drive productivity and quality initiatives; manage area within budget.
• Manage production employees and schedule requirements: timekeeping, overtime, time off, and discipline.
• Communicate and enforce plant policies.
• Provide clear communication and operational guidance to management and staff daily.
• Interface with internal and external customers; define shift priorities.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and lead high-performance work teams.
• Train and develop production employees; explain business metrics.
• Work with MRP, quality, and MES systems to manage materials.

Conocimientos

LEAN

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma + 2 years supervisory manufacturing experience

Herramientas

MRP software

MES software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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 (Operations Coach) provides frontline leadership for a team of assemblers, welders and test technicians. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to direct the daily work activities of operators using effective communication and coaching. You will handle day-to-day responsibilities including time approval, progressive discipline and work direction to meet site objectives. This role will continuously resolve issues through immediate action and have input on both short and long-term planning.

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 AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, quality, sourcing or operations, management experience, priority given to applicants who have supervisory experience in a teaming environment.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to provide feedback and address employee issues in a positive manner.
• Understanding of LEAN and Six Sigma concepts – quality mindset
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn and work as technical expert.
• Strong and effective problem identification and solution skills Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize aggressive deadlines.
• Willingness to take on tough challenges and grow professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What will your typical day look like?

• Ensure that your production team operates with the highest environmental health & safety (EHS) standards to drive down environmental & safety incidents, first aids, & recordable injuries.
• 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.
• Manage production employees and production schedule requirements to include timekeeping, overtime, time off and discipline.
• Communicate and enforce handbook and other plant policies.
• Provide clear communication and operational guidance to management and other Wabtec employees daily.
• 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 cross-functional teams, driving a "one team" focus, 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.
• Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to manage material and other systemic requirements.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands-on learning process
• This role will engage with direct staff on a day 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.

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 $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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