Business Leader - Locomotive, Platforms

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 leadership team of Wabtec’s Fort Worth Locomotive Manufacturing Facility, The Platform Business Leader provides overall leadership and oversight for an entire production team. The Business Leader will demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. He/she will drive critical KPIs in safety, quality, and delivery for a large and diverse section of our Locomotive facility.

In this role you will integrate and develop manufacturing processes that meet business needs, manage complex and personnel issues, be involved in short and long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. 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 college or university 3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing Previous experience with heavy equipment manufacturing, electrical assembly, welding and/or fabrication
• Demonstrated leadership skills in cross-functional environment Effectively lead salaried and hourly teams
• Ability to collect and analyze data to help drive decision making across the business Adaptability to address complex issues while still delivering to the customer Self-directed, detail oriented and highly organized Inclusive leader able to work in a cross-functional environment and engage functional stakeholders including HR, Finance and EHS Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Lean methodology in a manufacturing environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. What will your typical day look like? Ensure that your team operates with the highest environmental health & safety (EHS) standards to drive down environmental & safety incidents, first aid, & recordable injuries.

• Develop and implement plans to ensure the team meets schedule commitments and ensure production flow
• Analyze production labor requirements, implementing appropriate capacity decisions within the department's budget
• Drive key initiatives including EHS, shop productivity, lean, and cycle reductions Champion site teaming culture, drive employee contribution and accountability This role will lead both exempt and direct/HRLY paid team members – he/she will demonstrate leadership in problem resolution, resource utilization and career counseling Create & administer comprehensive training plans to ensure that your team members are equipped & trained to do their jobs.

Provide clear communication and operational guidance to management and other Wabtec employees on a daily basis.

• Develop and implement process/continuous improvement initiatives with cross functional team Design performance metrics to provide traceability and advance tactical and strategic business goals
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback to hourly and salary team Ensure operational alignment with production plan
• Execute routine analyses using vested methods and technologies and/or contribute to technological developments in teams under supervision
• Lead communications and presentations with direct team and leadership
• Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop.

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, OSHA work practices, and industry/site-specific work rules. 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 Ability to be physically present at the plant during normal production times, including additional times/days as necessary and dependent upon production.