Production Supervisor Specialist (2nd Shift)

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

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 are we?  

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.  
 
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!  

Who will you be working with? 

The Production Supervisor Specialist supervises our unionized hourly production workers who support manufacturing of the best locomotives and parts that move the world.

How will you make a difference?  

The Production Supervisor Specialist is responsible for safely leading a team to assemble products to Wabtec’s quality standards. The Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that his/her team is working efficiently and effectively, providing high quality products and customer service to Wabtec’s stakeholders.   

What do we want to know about you?  

·       Minimum two current years’ experience in supervisory role in manufacturing industry. 

·       Bachelor’s degree or technical degree preferred.   

·       Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes. 

·       Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions. 

·       Basic shop math skills in all units of measuring, along with ability to read and use gauges and measuring instruments. 

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to details. 

·       Knowledge of production/materials control system. 

·       Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and production schedules preferred. 

·       Strong organizational skills 

·       Demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal skills. 

·       Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motive, coach, and drive accountability. 

What will your typical day look like?  

·       Monitor and maintain safety procedures and conditions to prevent accidents and provide a safe workplace.  

·       Supervise staff including hiring, employee communications, training, discipline, evaluation, and terminations responsibilities. 

·       Drive customer satisfaction through detailed focus on product reliability. Provide direction and support for an assigned hourly production team encompas