Supervisor, Production Operations

Company Description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec's Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Wireshop team, will report to the Wiring Shop Materials Manager. You will handle the day to day execution of all tasks in support of the production of all signal houses and other assemblies produced in the wiring shop.

What do we want to know about you?

You must have:

* 1-3 Years of operations/ production management experience.

* High School Diploma required

* Must demonstrate leadership ability

* Good oral/written communication skills

* Good organization skills, problem solving and decision-making skills

We would love it if you had:

* Previous signal construction, maintenance, materials management and the assembly and wiring of instrument shelters.

What will your typical day look like?

* Maintain a high safety record by emphasizing and ensuring safe working environment and procedures, especially during unusual operations such as crane lifts.

* Perform routine spot checks on safety, wiring, and testing procedures in support of the company wide Integrated Management System.

* Leads and promote the highest safety and quality standards for the Wire Shop

* Collaborates and assists with the Wiring Shop Materials Manager with process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

* Assist the Wiring Shop Materials Manager with shop labor estimates for projects bids based on RFQ specifications.

* Provide forecast information to Project Manager's on a periodic basis or on demand.

* Supervise and collaborate with the Materials Specialist on all aspects of materials handling such as receiving, shipping, surplus inventory, consumables inventory, RMA's, etc.

* Ensure activities and events regarding materials handling are properly recorded in the Oracle database.

* Manage personnel assignments based on schedule requirements and allotted time budgeted per project.

* Ensure design plans are handled per procedures, keep accurate records of as-wired drawings, and coordinate changes with the appropriate Engineering or Project Manager.

* Coordinate activities related to Factory Acceptance Tests with the Testing Group manager.

* Manage HR issues following the guidance and advice of the HR manager and keeping the reporting chain fully informed of such issues.

* Interface with project managers and provide them with project status updates periodically.

* Ensure training is scheduled and provided to the shop personnel regarding a variety of topics such as tasks execution, safety, or basic signaling concepts.

* Ensure quality and EHS timely reports are submitted to the Quality Assurance and EHS Manager.

* Ensure all shop equipment and tools, including IT equipment, are maintained in good working condition.

* Ensure the tools calibration program is properly maintained.

* Ensure Health and Safety items such as AED's, First Aid cabinets, fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, etc., are properly maintained and functional.

* The environment is outside and inside wiring shop construction having limited climate control.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $62,100 - $85,300.

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 benefits offered, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at  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…