Lean Manufacturing Specialist

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’sre 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 member of the Global Operations Equipment group, The Lean Manufacturing Specialist will utilize their experience or expertise to solve problems, improve processes, and develop and execute lean objectives. They will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment.

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 from an accredited university or college with at least 4 years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• Preference will be given to applicants with Engineering experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, a bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Engineering or Applied Science highly desired.
• Knowledge of standard work, value stream mapping, one-piece flow, Kaizen, 5S, and other lean tools
• Managerial level presentation skills must be able to sell ideas and influence others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate across levels and within a complex matrix.
• Self-driven, outgoing, energetic, passionate, and positive attitude about change.
• Strategic and clear thinker that solves and prevents problems.
• Innovative thinker, able to come with new ideas and willing to take risks to creatively solve issues.
• Life-long learner who will remain coachable – passion around continuous and technology improvements.
• This position is an onsite role.

What will your typical day look like?

• Act as a change agent in the implementation of demand flow technology utilizing state of the art tools and methodologies
• Establish and implement team strategies, programs, and practices to achieve world class manufacturing inventory turns and process flow
• Support the lean strategy to reduce inventory, lead-time and waste at the manufacturing facility
• Drive measurable improvements in productivity and product flow
• Develop model lines through the Lean Road map application
• Lead Action Workouts: develop pull systems, train personnel and other activities to achieve a world-class lean process flow
• Develop value stream maps for the product lines and eliminate process waste through the implementation of lean techniques across the product lines
• Support manufacturing and service center team in establishing product flow for plant value streams utilizing visual management tools
• Encourage use of Lean tools to pull material from suppliers, through component plants, and into assembly
• Lead the Special Projects Team analysis for process changes.
• Collaborate with other salary staff on the test support team to cover responsibilities and share in equal workload distribution.

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.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.