Supervisor Machine Shop

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?

Founded in 1987, Precision Turbo and Engine (PTE), a Wabtec Company, is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of high performance, aftermarket turbochargers and supporting equipment. Our manufacturing facility, conveniently located in Northwest Indiana, has been a worldwide supplier of high-performance turbochargers and boost control products that have set the standard for uncompromised quality and unsurpassed performance since the late 1990s. Over the years, we have designed, tested, and manufactured record setting and championship winning turbochargers for all racing organizations, as well as highly regarded Original Equipment Manufacturers from around the world. As we continue to expand our operations and product offerings, we want you to be a part of this journey.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Precision Turbo & Engine Machine Shop group/division, you will be responsible for carrying out the production schedule, leading the day-to-day production activities of the machine shop, achieving results in terms of high-quality products being delivered on time to customers.  This position will direct and supervise hourly production employees, oversee the effective use of materials, equipment, and assets in accordance with company core values, objectives, and goals. 

What do we want to know about you?

• College or technical degree required.
• 3-5 years recent supervisory level experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with machining or assembly of industrial or transportation products in a high mix-low volume build-to-order environment.
• Must have sufficient proven technical knowledge of all equipment, processes and products related to the machine shop.
• The ability to receive and execute instructions.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles and concepts.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• This position requires a team player who can work with all levels of management and interact in a positive manner.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving and sense of urgency matters which may require working longer hours on short notice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile, and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly. 
• Interpersonal and supervisory skills, such as emotional competency, coaching, providing feedback, and evaluating performance of subordinates, and the ability to coach and lead employees.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and reasoning ability for solving problems and good judgment for decision-making.
• Capable of planning and organizing work and processes; ability to self-direct multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must be well organized and detail orientated.
• Quality orientation.
• Motivation to provide excellent internal and external customer service

What will your typical day look like?

• Leadership responsibilities will include assigning work to machine shop employees, providing effective communications, coaching, training, performance evaluation, attendance tracking and any discipline matters