Plant Director Wabtec SA

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 8 years Operations Management Experience.
• Experience managing a P&L, responsible for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering and Supply Chain functions.
• Proven experience in mature Operations Management leading cross functional teams to achieve and deliver of set targets
• Scope and responsibilities:
• Develop and implement effective business strategies and programs to deliver on site operating plans and financial performance: Project execution, Sales, Profitability/EBIT, Cashflow
• Direct the planning, scheduling and overall project execution of multiple manufacturing/product lines and assembly activities to ensure on time delivery and quality to customers
• Drive localization of manufacturing methods (inhouse & at 3rd parties) and components for key projects, including repairs and overhauls
• Guide the hiring and training of staff; monitor and motivate the team to build a high performance organization and increase staff productivity, as well as ensuring robust site compliance practices and safety.
• Leading engagements with internal (Product lines, BU headquarters, Global functions) and external (customers, partners, suppliers) to communicate project progress milestones, unlock business opportunities, resolve problems areas and disputes
• Responsibilities will involve but not limited to:
• Lead the site management team in developing the annual operating and financial budget, and ensure full alignment with respective Wabtec global product lines and functions
• Lead the site management team in developing strategies and actions to deliver on the operating plan and drive the day-to-day cross functional execution across Commercial, Engineering, Sourcing, Supply chain, Operations and Support functions to deliver on the set performance targets
• Guide the business on key strategic decisions including Product lines or Projects viability in the market, go to market strategies, Make or Buy, ToP/ToT, Localization requirements and optimization to ensure appropriate return on investment
• Review and manage site monthly/quarterly/annual performance across all key KPI's including Production metrics, Sales, Profitability/EBIT, Cashflow; customer metrics such as OTD and Quality; and compliance/safety.
• Ensure site compliance and certifications in line with Wabtec Company standards, statutory regulations, and all relevant industry standards certifications (Quality, EHS, Cybersecurity, RGPD, IRIS)
• Understand and apply local statutory compliance requirements and guidelines including BBBEE compliance, Localization and Local Content regulations, NIPP regulations to ensure Wabtec's credibility and reputation are maintained with all stakeholders.
• Develop and implement commercial and operational strategies to manage through the prevailing global supply chain constraints and hyperinflation cycles
• Drive site culture transformation to build a high-performance organization, attracting-developing-retaining-promoting a highly motivated workforce and talent, including strong management and alignment with Union(s) to ensure business sustainability and profitability.
• Set the vision, empower, support, and motivate the site leadership team around full ownership and accountability for their areas/functions, deliverables, decision making, and management/development of their teams.
• Develop a strong performance management system for the site leadership team and broader staff to ensure regular progress reviews, feedback/coaching, corrective development actions, and support mechanisms.
• In cooperation with the regional leadership, drive One Wabtec strategy in the region
• Person Specification
• Strategic mindset to set the business vision/direction and innovate
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills (internal & external)
• Deep knowledge of business functions & cross functional inter dependencies
• Exceptional analytical skills & financial acumen to develop & manage budgets, performance, productivity.
• Strong leadership qualities including people development, influencing, and drive accountability
• Relationship building & stakeholder management (interpersonal skills)
• Legal authorization to work in the South Africa is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• *Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Ta

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What do we want to know about you? Education: Bachelor's Degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial), and/or Engineering Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Project Management

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