Production Supervisor

Wabtec•Erie, PA

2d•$68,900 - $98,200

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? You will join some of the most talented and passionate professionals in the locomotive and off highway mining vehicle industry. As a member of Wabtec Propulsion, you will work with a team that is committed and results oriented. You will collaborate with a group of people who share your passion and help you succeed. Wabtec Propulsion is a great place to work for anyone who naturally focuses on continuous improvement, who feels ownership for their work, and who takes pride in exceeding customer needs. How will you make a difference? The Production Supervisor provides frontline leadership for a team of technicians. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, and develop and execute objectives for yourself and others. As a Leader in manufacturing, you will handle day-to-day activities in which you will provide direction to accomplish operational objectives as well as timekeeping, maintaining schedules and leading the hourly workforce.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Strong oral and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Ability to coordinate one to two projects simultaneously
Strong and effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and quality/process improvement skills
Willingness to take on tough challenges and grow professionally

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and leadership to the Operations team including operations, equipment troubleshooting, and repair.
Help train and develop technical skills of Operations employees; educate employees on business strategy and metrics
Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions as an expert in the safety aspects of the Operations team’s scope
Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget; utilize data analysis to identify and execute improvement projects
Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shifts and work groups leveraging shift start-up / shift-change meetings
Manage employees and schedule requirements, including timekeeping, overtime, time off, and discipline
Communicate and enforce safety policies, the employee handbook and other plant policies
Actively participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate necessary leadership and coaching skills to other team members