Operations Coach - Final Assembly (2nd Shift)

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