Assemble Line Lead

Wabtec•Kansas City, MO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Lead provides daily leadership and operational support within an assigned production area while performing assembly and other production activities as needed. The role coordinates workflow, communicates production priorities, supports training, and helps promote safe, efficient operations. It serves as a communication link between production employees and leadership and partners with supervisors, management, quality, safety, maintenance, and other support teams to maintain production continuity and operational excellence. The Line Lead does not perform supervisory or managerial functions such as discipline, investigations, hiring decisions, or policy interpretation. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flexibility to work overtime on Fridays and Saturdays may be required. The position is located at KRC, 4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120. Work takes place in a shop-based, non-temperature-controlled production environment with exposure to varying temperatures and other environmental factors. The listed pay is $22.50 per hour plus a $1.50 per hour Line Lead differential. Actual pay may depend on training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits information, including health, welfare, and retirement benefits, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com; an annual bonus may also be offered if eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma, associate’s degree, or equivalent preferred.
Preferred 2–3 years of manufacturing, assembly, repair, or production experience.
Ability to communicate effectively, read, and understand work instructions, procedures, and business communications in English.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to positively influence team performance.
Knowledge and understanding of specialized equipment, hand tools, and production processes.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and support departments.
Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and support multiple operational needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead by example and promote accountability.
Ability to identify and escalate safety, quality, and operational concerns.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, procedures, and specifications.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills within defined responsibilities.
Willingness to cross-train and support multiple production areas as business needs require.
Ability to regularly lift, move, carry, push, and/or pull materials, components, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk throughout the production facility and remain on feet for extended periods, including a full shift.
Ability to move between workstations and production areas to provide support, training, coverage, and workflow coordination.
Maintain regular on-site attendance during scheduled shifts.
Flexibility to work overtime on Fridays and Saturdays may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities are highly preferred.
Experience supporting employee training, coaching, or mentoring is preferred.
Experience as a Lead in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and manufacturing experience preferred.
Computer skills and/or experience with Microsoft Office is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and operational support to employees in the assigned production area.
Lead by example through professionalism, attendance, work ethic, safety compliance, and positive engagement.
Communicate daily production goals, priorities, and expectations to team members.
Coordinate workflow and staffing to support production schedules and operational objectives.
Facilitate daily production start-up meetings when the supervisor is absent, covering safety, quality, delivery, productivity, priorities, and staffing assignments.
Monitor line performance and communicate barriers affecting safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.
Provide coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback on job performance and work practices.
Support employee onboarding, training, and cross-training activities.
Serve as the first point of contact for routine employee questions and concerns, and communicate employee concerns, staffing challenges, and operational issues to supervisors and management.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and collaboration across the production floor.
Participate in or lead GEMBA board discussions and production meetings as assigned.
Promote safe work practices and compliance with safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Identify, report, and escalate safety hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions; support safety initiatives, workplace inspections, and corrective actions.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and established production processes; promptly communicate quality concerns and support corrective actions.
Coach employees on quality expectations, defect prevention, and continuous improvement.
Assist with resolving operational issues and support production coverage while maintaining workflow continuity and productivity.
Perform assembly and production-related activities as needed.