Production Supervisor - Weld

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.

Summary Statement:  Responsible for the safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, housekeeping, facility and equipment utilization for Weld and supervision of hourly employees on the assigned shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Supervise production activities, employees, and material handling.
• Communicate effectively with workers, managers, shift supervisors and staff personnel.
• Manage performance measurements, update daily metrics tracking system, and provide regular progress reports to the Plant Manger
• Provide guidance, direction, instruction, and disciplinary actions for personnel.
• Ensure quality and process audit findings are addressed and resolved affectively and timely.
• Facilitate troubleshooting and resolve problems as needed based on knowledge of all manufacturing processes, techniques and related equipment, product construction and application as well as production scheduling and plant operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise hourly production employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.  Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department or employee concerns.  Responsibilities include participating in the interviewing and hiring process; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications/Special Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary to lead, train, supervise, communicate, and work effectively with others.
• Ability to independently resolve problems encountered.
• Maintain a working knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of production processes, materials, and equipment capabilities.
• Good skills with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook email.
• Safely operate a forklift to load/unload material as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing with 3 years in supervision; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EVALUATED ON

• Meeting supervisory performance standards
• Managing hourly personnel to meet/exceed production, quality, and safety requirements.
• Achieving quality objectives: OTD, labor productivity, and scrap & returns reduction.
• Safety Record

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.