Coach - Final Assembly Paint 2nd Shift

 

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 member of the Global Operations Equipment group, the production ops specialist (Coach) provides frontline leadership for a team of manufacturing technicians. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, & develop and execute objectives for self and others. As a frontline leader, you will handle day-to-day activities such as: timekeeping & progressive discipline, & you will provide direction to accomplish operational objectives. 

 

What do we want to know about you?  

Are you an influential team player with strong attention to detail? Do you positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Are you a collaborative and supportive problem solver with a constant focus on continuous improvement?  

 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (or associate degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of professional work experience, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years of operations or military experience). 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 

• Strong oral and written communications skills. 

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. 

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams. 

• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact. 

• Ability to coordinate one to two projects simultaneously. 

• Strong and effective problem identification and solution skills. 

• Proven analytical and quality/process improvement skills. 

• Willingness to take on tough challenges and grow professionally. 

 

 

What will your typical day look like?  

• Ensure that your team is operating with the highest environmental health & safety (EHS) standards to drive down environmental & safety incidents, first aids, & recordable injuries. 

• Support your team to complete & report out on quarterly EHS, quality, time on product (TOP), & housekeeping projects in alignment with the site’s continuous improvement culture. 

• Own daily management activities such as timekeeping & progressive discipline, training, and other necessary responsibilities 

• Provide clear communication and operational guidance to management and other Wabtec employees on a daily basis. 

• Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop. 

• Help develop skills of production employees; educate production employees on business strategy and metrics  

• Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to manage material and other systemic requirements. 

 

What about the physical demands of the job? 

 

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE 

• Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning process 

 

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.  

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 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 mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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