Materials Manager

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.

Who will you be working with?

You will be working with other key stakeholders to support the plant and our operations.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for product planning and asset management of traction motor combo components in support of Kansas City and customer part sales.  Demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives and develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet them.  You will use your experience and expertise to solve problems, guide process adherence, develop objectives for self and others to execute business objectives.  This role has the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. 

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited university or college, in Business Management, Operations, Engineering or Technical Discipline
• At least 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, operations, or materials management position with an understanding of production and inventory control techniques and systems
• Proven project management skills with the ability to work across functional boundaries and all levels of management.
• Can demonstrate working execution of master scheduling, inventory management and ability to lead workforce in support of initiatives.
• Strong team leadership, team building, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
• Basic shop math skills in all units of measure, along with the 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 organization, communication, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to motivate and lead.
• Experience working with Oracle and Microsoft Office

What will your typical day look like?

• Provide support to MSA (Maintenance Service Agreement) and Marketing & Sales in traction motor combo component material requirements and proposal efforts.
• Work with MSA’s on material forecasts and convert these forecasts into production and material requirements to support a lean manufacturing environment.
• Manage rotating assets and finished goods inventories by establishing and monitoring Kanbans and lead times based on manufacturing and supply chain capabilities and fluctuating market demands.
• Support manufacturing in manpower and equipment requirements to meet customer demands.
• Control product cost through core return inspection and supply chain management. 
• Work with the fulfillment and planning teams to forecast and avoid part shortages affecting production, escalating issues, and communicating to the operations teams.
•  Meet customer schedules effectively through advanced planning and create ability to expedite shipments as required to meet deadlines. 
• Own processes and material metrics associated with material management including fulfillment, inventory turns and inventory levels ensuring operational excellence through all phases. 
• Interact with Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Finance and Manufacturing to drive issue material resolution. 
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