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[Apply on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wabtec/3743990016226524-business-leader-locomotive-platforms) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/) / 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 24, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 31, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: Fort Worth, TX, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wabtec/3743990016226524-business-leader-locomotive-platforms) ## Hiring at Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies - Open jobs: 705 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ### [Advanced Lead Engineer - Electrical Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/cf83abf0417916e49b34/) Fort Worth, TX, United States ### [Fleet Innovation and Transformation Lead Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/8dad6a95c9df28b0b27e/) Fort Worth, TX, United States ### [Assembler WMS 3W - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/d7bf17cbeeb66d6c2eae/) Fort Worth, TX, United States ### [Customs Compliance Region Leader - US/CA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/e677945c495085e4dfec/) Fort Worth, TX, United States ### [Emissions Compliance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/b1c89a930ed85df986f3/) Fort Worth, TX, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Locomotive Electrician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-pacific-kansas-city/jobs/7fbd2ca630164c443496/) Canadian Pacific Kansas City · Shreveport, LA, USA ### [AI Platforms Leader Enterprise AI Platforms](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/269e97cec6fb9c3f7ad5/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Senior Director, Business Process Sales Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/b64ab302f9e2795108d7/) Microsoft · United States, Multiple Locations ### [US Business Line Leader, Industries Robotics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/c60842d6f575d5f68c18/) ABB · Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States of America ### [Business Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Leader, Digital](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/e7179efe9dafb1c9eb54/) Trane Technologies · Davidson, North Carolina, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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