Manager, Supply Chain and Operational Excellence

Wabtec•Wytheville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain and Operational Excellence Manager at Longwood Elastomers, will lead and manage site-level forecasting, production planning, operational excellence (OPEX) systems, and supply chain processes. Oversee the Chemist and Buyer to ensure alignment across raw material formulations, procurement, costing, and production readiness. Implement corporate OPEX tools and ensure Oracle routings and costing structures accurately reflect operations and overhead. Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or OPEX roles within manufacturing.
Leadership experience required.
Strong understanding of supply chain planning, forecasting, procurement, and production scheduling.
Experience leading Lean, OPEX, or Continuous Improvement processes.
Ability to analyze complex data, develop planning models, and evaluate cost structures.
Experience with Oracle or equivalent ERP systems.
Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and lead improvement events.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving capability and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Lead deployment and sustainment of corporate OPEX systems including SIOP, forecasting tools, KPI systems, and readiness for MES integration.
Implement standard work, visual management systems, tiered meetings, and CI routines across departments.
Develop and maintain site-level forecasting models aligned to customer demand, capacity, and historical trends.
Translate forecasts into master production schedules and planning parameters within Oracle.
Maintain accurate planning parameters including lead times, lot sizes, MOQs, and safety stock levels.
Oversee Buyer activities including supplier performance, shortages, and purchasing strategies.
Improve inventory accuracy, entitlement levels, material flow, and cycle count processes.
Lead Chemist activities to support material formulations, testing protocols, qualifications, and engineering alignment.
Ensure Chemist activities align with planning requirements, production schedules, and raw material availability.
Manage the full annual price lift cycle: Q1 costing evaluation, Q2 Engineering/Sales review, Q3 customer communication, Q4 updated price books.
Maintain Oracle routings with accurate labor and machine times, overhead applications, and standard cost alignment.
Coordinate with Finance to validate overhead rates, cost absorption impacts, and routing accuracy.
Facilitate PSI and SIOP reviews to align Sales, Operations, Materials, and Finance functions.
Prepare and present performance metrics and planning outputs to leadership.
Other Duties as assigned.
Managing staff of 2 employees: Rubber Chemist and Buyer.
Monitoring and reviewing the work of staff members, including conducting annual performance reviews.
Ensuring staff compliance with Company policy, SOI’s, Etc.
Participate in hiring and recruitment efforts, including interviews for employees in Supply Chain department.