Production Manager

6 months ago


Columbia, United States Wabtec Full time

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Job Purpose/Scope :

The Supervisor of Operations’ position is responsible for supervising shop employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, coaches/develops, motivates, counsels, and disciplines employees, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership & ensures effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions. Resolve employee issues.

2. Maintain effective work flow by monitoring steps of the process; observing process control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

3. Complete production plan by effectively scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising plans; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

4. Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.

5. Enforce organization standards and assist in the revision or formation of new policies.

6. Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on 5S, housekeeping, equipment preventative maintenance, and maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

7. Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager.

8. Manage Non-Conforming Material reports so material is dispositioned in a timely manner. 9. Performs accident investigations and lead corrective actions.

10. Report on inventory levels.

11. Manages department priorities.

12. Tracks absenteeism and timekeeping.

Supervision Scope:

This position supervises all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance and efficiency of the employees within that department.

Educational Requirements:  

High School or GED Diploma required Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-7 years in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required:

Leadership Performance Management Problem Solving/Analysis Results Driven Personality Communication Proficiency Time Management Technical Capacity Orientation presentation

Specialized Working Conditions and % Travel: (i.e.: hearing, vision, extreme temperatures)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working conditions can be dirty, extreme hot/cold temps, loud noises. Travel % = 5% or less.

Relocation may be provided if candidate meets qualifications:

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.


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