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Wabtec Corporation Supervisor in Wytheville, Virginia
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?
As a member of the Elastomers Group, the successful candidate will oversee daily production operations and ensure all company policies and guidelines are being followed by all employees. They will manage plant safety & security, supervise employees, maintain production levels, and ensure SOI’s are followed.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Elastomer Group in the Components Team, you will be responsible for the daily operations of our second shift team. This individual will help ensure a smooth transition between shifts, help us meet our customers’ needs and maintain the safety of our employees. This role reports to the Plant Manager. Remote work is not available.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor's degree (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 3 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, define priorities for shifts and work groups leveraging shift start-up / shift-change meetings.
Manage employees and schedule requirements, including timekeeping, overtime, time off, and discipline.
Participate in the interviewing and hiring process; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Communicate and enforce safety policies, the employee handbook and other plant policies.
Actively participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate necessary leadership and coaching skills to other team members.
Schedule and run first piece set-ups and inspections on all Railroad and miscellaneous jobs on Press line # and #3 when lead operator is absent.
Supervise and coordinate press operator activities or duties on Press line #2 and #3 when lead operator is absent.
Trouble shoot quality problems in all departments when necessary.
Oversee startup of shutdown of plant on weekends and holidays
What about the physical demands of the job?
Exposure to shop floor requires wearing steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
Must be able to walk, climb, stoop, bend, and lift to 30 lbs.
Frequently talk; use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms (up to 6 hours/8-hour workday)
Ability to read small print on labels.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
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.