Production Supervision Specialist

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!

How will you make a difference?

The Production Supervisor Specialist provides frontline leadership for a team of technicians. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, and develop and execute objectives for yourself and others. As a frontline leader, you will handle day-to-day activities including timekeeping and progressive disciplinary actions and you will provide direction to accomplish operational objectives.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelors degree or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate one to two 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?

• Provide technical assistance and leadership to the Operations team including operations, equipment troubleshooting, and repair.
• Help train and develop technical skills of Operations employees; educate employees on business strategy and metrics
• Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions as an expert in the safety aspects of the Operations team’s scope
• Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget; utilize data analysis to identify and execute improvement projects
• Interface with internal and external customers,