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Production Supervisor/Materials Specialst

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Wabtec logoWabtec · Erie, PA
$62K–$85K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago
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It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us. Who will you be working with? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you'll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities. How will you make a difference? As a Production Supervisor/Materials Specialist you will supervise our unionized hourly production workers who support manufacturing of the best locomotives and parts that move the world. The Production/Material Supervisor Specialist is responsible for safely leading a team to assemble products to Wabtec's quality standards. They are also responsible for providing materials management expertise to the operations team in addition to maintaining inventory accuracy, work order consumption, and ordering of direct materials The Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that his/her team is working efficiently and effectively, providing high quality product and customer service to Wabtec's stakeholders. What do we want to know about you? Do you have: Minimum two current years' experience in supervisory role in manufacturing industry Bachelor's degree or Technical degree preferred Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions Basic shop math skills in all units of measure, along with ability to read and use gauges and measuring instruments Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to details Knowledge of production/materials control system Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and production schedules preferred Strong organization skills Demonstrates strong communication skills and interpersonal skills Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motive, coach, and drive accountability What will your typical day look like? Monitor and maintain safety procedures and conditions to prevent accidents and provide a safe workplace Supervise staff including hiring, employee communications, training, discipline, evaluation, and terminations responsibilities Drive customer satisfaction through detailed focus on product reliability. Provide direction and support for an assigned hourly production team encompassing EHS, Quality, Material, Process, and Delivery Help motivate all employees in his/her production team to perform their duties using established procedures to meet or exceed goals Work with the Team Leads to develop and execute training plans for all operators to ensure they have the skills needed to do their jobs and are sufficiently cross trained to optimize resource usage safely and correctly Identify opportunities to increase employee engagement, motivation, and collaboration across work group Responsible for all Time and Attendance functions Work closely with the fulfillment and planning teams to forecast and avoid part shortages impacting production, escalating issues, and communicating to the operations teams as necessary Own all internal ordering and lineside management of direct material for one or several production lines simultaneously Work closely with the fulfillment and planning teams to forecast and avoid part shortages impacting production, escalating issues, and communicating to the operations teams as necessary 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 offered benefits, which include health, welfare and retirement are available at www.mywabtecbenefits.com . Other benefits 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 centuries o


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