Operations Coach – Final Test 2nd shift

Wabtec•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. The Operations Coach in Final Test will be responsible for frontline and/or shift management and defined work or projects with moderate complexity. This role will direct the daily work activities of test technicians using effective communication and coaching, handle day-to-day responsibilities including time approval and work direction to meet site objectives, and continuously resolve issues through immediate action with input on both short and long-term planning.

Requirements

Previous experience in manufacturing, quality, sourcing or operations
Management experience
Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent
Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn and work as technical expert
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize aggressive deadlines
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to provide feedback and address employee issues in a positive manner
Knowledge of AC / DC theory, Digital Electronics, and Fiber Optics
Experience working with Pneumatic Air Systems
Understanding and ability to work with complicated electrical schematics, verbal instructions, and / or drawings

Responsibilities

Provide manufacturing/technical assistance & leadership to assigned work group
Manage production employees and production schedule requirements to include timekeeping, overtime, time off and discipline, drive completion of individual annual performance reviews
Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity (time of product) and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget guidelines and controls; utilize data analysis to improve safety, decrease quality defects, and increase productivity
Communicate and enforce handbook and other plant policies
Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shift and work group leveraging morning production meetings (and shift change meetings, as needed)
Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions
Actively participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate necessary leadership and coaching; facilitate operational star point projects and ensure High Performance Work Team objectives
Help train and develop skills of test technicians; educate production employees on business strategy and metrics