Frontline Supervisor

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?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, the frontline supervisor provides leadership for a manufacturing team. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, & develop and execute objectives for self and others. As a frontline leader, you will handle day-to-day activities including such as timekeeping & progressive discipline, & you will provide direction to accomplish operational objectives.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $60,700-$83,400.

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 mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

What do we want to know about you?

Are you an influential team player with strong attention to detail? Do you positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Are you a collaborative and supportive problem solver with a constant focus on continuous improvement?

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution or an associate degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of applicable work experience, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of applicable work experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, quality, sourcing or operations, and management experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead teams.
• Ability to coordinate multiple 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.

What will your typical day look like?

• Ensure that your production team is operating with the highest environmental health & safety (EHS) standards to drive down environmental & safety incidents, first aids, & recordable injuries.
• Support your production team to complete & report out on EHS, quality, time on product (TOP), & housekeeping projects in alignment with the site’s continuous improvement culture.
• Own daily management activities such as timekeeping & progressive discipline, training, and other necessary responsibilities
• Provide clear communication and operational guidance to management and other Wabtec employees on a daily basis.
• Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one Wabtec" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop.
• Help develop and document skills of production employees; educate production employees on business strategy and metrics
• Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shift and work group leveraging production meetings.
• Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to manage material and other systemic requirements.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
• Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands-on learning proces