Business Leader

Wabtec•Erie, PA

3d•$79,100 - $112,800

About The Position

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us. Who will you be working with? With your leadership and guidance, we expect to be best in class on all safety metrics including recordable rate, days away from work and near misses. You will be responsible to ensure the quality of the work will be up to and exceed targets set by the quality manufacturing team. How will you make a difference? Furthermore, you will lead the team in achieving cost and delivery goals set forth in each area. You will also be expected to bring a continuous improvement culture to ensure that Propulsion is cost competitive and efficient in all aspects of the business. What do we want to know about you? Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or High School Diploma / GED) or 10 years of operations experience in a manufacturing setting (in lieu of degree requirement) 3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing 3-5 years of machining experience 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 What will your typical day look like? Direct day-to-day operations and ensure business strategies and plans achieve profitability goals Create, execute, and review operational policies and procedures Manage assets, maintenance and tooling while driving cost reduction Develop and maintain manpower forecasts 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 Maintain Safety and Quality standards by reducing the risk for hazards and defects Ensure operational alignment with production plan Execute routine analyses using vested methods and technologies and/or contribute to technological developments in teams under supervision Manage the recruitment, hiring, and training of salary and hourly employees Lead communications and presentations with direct team and leadership Lead cross functional initiatives that will improve operations Manage and develop team of front-line supervisors Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $79,100 - $112,800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare and retirement are available at www.mywabtecbenefits.com . Other benefits offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or High School Diploma / GED) or 10 years of operations experience in a manufacturing setting (in lieu of degree requirement)
3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing
3-5 years of machining experience
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

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day operations and ensure business strategies and plans achieve profitability goals
Create, execute, and review operational policies and procedures
Manage assets, maintenance and tooling while driving cost reduction
Develop and maintain manpower forecasts
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
Maintain Safety and Quality standards by reducing the risk for hazards and defects
Ensure operational alignment with production plan
Execute routine analyses using vested methods and technologies and/or contribute to technological developments in teams under supervision
Manage the recruitment, hiring, and training of salary and hourly employees
Lead communications and presentations with direct team and leadership
Lead cross functional initiatives that will improve operations
Manage and develop team of front-line supervisors