Manufacturing and Doors Operations Manager

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 work with?

At Wabtec de México, Industrial Zone of San Luis Potosí, we are leaders in the production of pneumatic brake equipment, supplying a market of 45,000 railroad cars per year; under a maquiladora company work scheme, our annual exports are equivalent to an estimated 3,250 million pesos only in the state of San Luis Potosí.

Since 1869, Wabtec has continuously led the industry, constantly improving its design to meet safety and efficiency needs in the railway sector. As market leaders, 6 out of 10 freight railroad cars built in Mexico, the United States, and Canada have Wabtec air brake systems proudly manufactured from San Luis Potosí.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Finance team in the Costs and Administrative Accounting area, in the position of Manufacturing and Doors Operations Manager, your main responsibilities will be to obtain production, productivity, and profitability results to achieve the objectives established in the sale of manufacturing and door products, collaborating with other areas to meet safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery standards.

This position will report directly to the Operations Management of Wabtec de México and WGS.

What do we want to know about you?

The career requirements for this position are:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in its respective application.
• Operations Knowledge.
• Microsoft Office and Oracle.
• Production Management
• Personnel Management
• Conflict Management
• Customer Service
• Teamwork with planning, production, materials, finance, and Human Resources areas.

What will your typical day be like?

• Definition, monitoring, and updating of production plans.
• Review of production orders.
• Monitoring the achievement of expected production objectives.
• Effective attention and participation in work meetings.
• Monitoring employee attendance and overtime.
• Effective management of production line productivity and efficiency indices.
• Monitoring sales progress with respect to the sales forecast.
• Creating indicators on business sales along with budget and forecast.
• Indicators on on-time deliveries, quality, and resource investment.
• Creating an EBIT (Earnings Before Taxes) indicator for your production line.
• Management of the efficiency and settlement of the production line.
• Organizing and managing resources to meet customer demand.
• Creating a foresight plan where involved resources are coordinated.
• Monitoring and supervision of daily activities in the area.
• Monitoring and coordination with the work team, addressing extraordinary situations.
• Solving line problems to meet quality standards.

What about the physical demands of the job?

The work is mainly carried out in a safe office and work area environment, having continuous interaction with the production areas to ensure understanding of operational requirements, for which basic safety equipment must be used.

Our commitment to embracing diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not only in our products, but also in our people, embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. Our goal is to employ the brightest minds in the world to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone has the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.