Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Starting Salary: $38.00 – $42.00 per hour

Take the lead in a fast-paced, high-impact manufacturing environment where your leadership drives results. At GE Transportation, Wabtec
, we’re seeking a Team Lead to guide and inspire a skilled team, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety in producing components that power the future of transportation. If you thrive on solving problems, mentoring others, and improving processes, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on the world’s rail and transit systems
.

Why Join Wabtec

At Wabtec, our people come first. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Enjoy medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, annual bonus eligibility, wellness programs, and employee discounts
. With a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, you’ll lead by example while advancing your career in a global company that moves the world forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of skilled and semi-skilled employees, ensuring smooth workflow and on-time production
• Assign jobs, prioritize work, and manage schedules to meet customer demand
• Provide technical guidance in CNC machining, laser cutting, robotic welding, brake press operations, and more
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and lean manufacturing practices
• Conduct daily checks on quality, safety, and equipment operation
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering growth and skill development
• Interface with other departments to meet customer deadlines and maintain 99%+ on-time delivery performance
• Read and interpret blueprints, BOMs, routers, and other technical documents
• Document team activities, training, and process improvements
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving within the team

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent technical education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4–6 years of related manufacturing experience; leadership experience strongly preferred
• Forklift license required; machining or welding certification preferred
• Strong technical skills in CNC, robotic welding, laser cutting, brake press operations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and workflow planning abilities
• Proven leadership skills: ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor team members
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform standing work 100% of the shift
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Top 5 Needed

Skills:

• Technical knowledge of Tool & Die Processes
• Leadership and Team Management
• Production Planning & Workflow Optimization
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Communication & Cross Functional Collaboration

Physical Demands

• Standing 100% of shift, walking up to 25%, stooping/bending 20%, reaching 20%
• Hearing and vision are required at all times
• Ability to push up to 30 lbs and lift up to 35 lbs