2nd shift Platform Operations Coach - Military Veterans

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 will you be working with?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you'll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, the production ops specialist (Coach) provides frontline leadership for a team of manufacturing technicians. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, & develop and execute objectives for self and others. As a frontline leader, you will handle day-to-day activities such as timekeeping & progressive discipline, & you will provide direction to accomplish operational objectives.

What do we want to know about you?

Are you an influential team player with strong attention to detail? Do you positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Are you a collaborative and supportive problem solver with a constant focus on continuous improvement?

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution or an associate degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of applicable work experience, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of applicable work experience.
  

• Previous experience in manufacturing, welding, quality, sourcing or operations, and management experience
  

• Proficiency 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 coordinate multiple 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?

• Ensure that your production team is operating with the highest environmental health & safety (EHS) standards to drive down environmental & safety incidents, first aids, & recordable injuries.
  

• Support your production team to complete & report out on quarterly EHS, quality, time on product (TOP), & housekeeping projects in alignment with the site's continuous improvement culture.
  

• Own daily management activities such as timekeeping & progressive discipline, training, and other necessary responsibilities
  

• Provide clear communication and operational guidance to management and other Wabtec employees on a daily basis.
  

• Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop.
  

• Help develop skills of production employees; educate production employees on business strategy and metrics
  

• Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shift and work group leveraging morning production meetings (and shift change meetings, as needed)
  

• Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to manage material and other systemic requirements.
  

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
  

• Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning process
  

• Due to this role directly supporting the production at the site, this role is not open for remote work and requires daily presence at start/end of the shift
  

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between
$60,700.00-$83,400.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.