1st Shift Production Supervisor

Wabtec•Grove City, PA

4d•$68,900 - $98,200•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of Wabtec’s Operations Team, the Production Supervisor supports manufacturing operations change management at the Grove City Diesel Engine New Manufacturing Facility. Changes may result from capital investment, rearrangement, new product introduction, continuous improvement, or other initiatives. The role also supports daily operations to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. It calls for a change agent who builds a team atmosphere, influences stakeholders toward shared goals, and works effectively in a matrixed organization. The position is onsite. The supervisor oversees front-line manufacturing employees and leads assembly improvement projects on a mixed-model production line. The role works with hourly assemblers, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, output, and first-time yield. The supervisor communicates progress, status, and issues to the business and builds a culture of accountability and clear ownership. The role requires shop-floor work and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting are part of the hands-on learning process. Other duties outside the role’s function or trade may be assigned, with training provided if needed. The listed salary range is $68,900–$98,200; the actual offer may vary based on factors including skills, experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits information is available through the company’s benefits site; offerings include health, welfare, and retirement benefits, and may include an annual bonus if eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with five years of manufacturing experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience with diesel engine assembly.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S concepts.
Ability to work onsite.
Ability to wear PPE and perform shop-floor physical activities including walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience supervising and developing large teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage front-line manufacturing employees.
Support daily manufacturing operations to ensure production-line reliability and consistency.
Execute routine analyses using established methods and technologies, and contribute to technological developments in supervised teams.
Lead improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, lean practices, and cost reduction.
Solve problems and drive continuous improvement by identifying deliverables, developing options, determining payback, creating layouts, and leveraging support teams.
Lead assembly improvement projects as the technical lead for a mixed-model production line.
Identify tooling, fixturing, and process improvements.
Develop cost and time estimates for identified projects.
Work daily with hourly assemblers, quality engineers, and manufacturing engineers to improve first-time yield, output, and time on product.
Lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization, driving change while ensuring clear ownership and communication.
Communicate project progress, status, and issues to the business.
Build a team culture that promotes accountability and ownership of outcomes.
Support manufacturing change initiatives resulting from capital investment, rearrangement, new product introduction, continuous improvement, or other initiatives.