Value Stream Coach: Las Vegas

As a member of Wabtec’s Lean Operations team, you will partner closely with plant leadership, frontline associates, functional leaders, and the broader Continuous Improvement organization to drive operational excellence across the facility. This role reports directly to the Group Lean Leader with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Plant Manager. You will serve as a trusted coach, mentor, and change leader, working side-by-side with teams to build lean capabilities, strengthen problem-solving disciplines, and drive sustainable business results through the Wabtec Management System.

As a member of Wabtec’s Lean Operations team, you will partner closely with plant leadership, frontline associates, functional leaders, and the broader Continuous Improvement organization to drive operational excellence across the facility. This role reports directly to the Group Lean Leader with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Plant Manager. You will serve as a trusted coach, mentor, and change leader, working side-by-side with teams to build lean capabilities, strengthen problem-solving disciplines, and drive sustainable business results through the Wabtec Management System.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading lean transformation initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success driving organizational change and developing lean leadership capabilities across all levels of an organization.
• Deep understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Experience implementing and sustaining pull systems, flow, kanban, and other lean operating practices.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, mentor, and develop leaders and teams through hands‑on engagement.
• Experience facilitating kaizen events, Daily Management systems, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Strong project and program management experience with a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college preferred.
• Prior manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and gain buy‑in from stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

• Coach and develop plant leaders to strengthen lean leadership capabilities, change management skills, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead implementation and sustainability of the Wabtec Management System and associated lean operating disciplines.
• Facilitate Daily Management processes, kaizen events, A3 problem‑solving activities, and value stream mapping workshops.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute continuous improvement strategies focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Coach teams on standard work, visual management, flow, pull systems, and waste elimination principles.
• Monitor operational performance and support achievement of production, efficiency, and business objectives.
• Build organizational capability through training, mentoring, and hands‑on application of lean tools and methodologies.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives assigned by the Group Lean Leader and broader Operations leadership team.

• Frequent walking throughout manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while observing operations and facilitating improvement activities.
• Ability to occasionally climb stairs, ladders, or access elevated work platforms in accordance with site safety requirements.
• Ability to visually inspect…