Plant 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.

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 Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of overseeing plant operations, including production, quality, safety, and shipping/receiving. You will lead and develop a team, ensure compliance with regulations, implement operational plans, manage to business financials, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Management (Operations) from an accredited university or college

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a Manufacturing leadership position

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior plant level leadership experience in union and non-union facilities

• Experience in EHS, shop operations, customer services operations, manufacturing engineering, quality, materials, sourcing, and material logistics

• Prior plant level experience with various aspects of production operations

• Strong track record of coaching and team engagement skills

• Strong understanding of operations and business financials

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic, and customer focused environment

What will your typical day look like?

• Responsible for meeting all established safety, cost, quality, and delivery commitments for kitting

• Control manufacturing processes through plans that consider personnel requirements, materials, turnout, sub-contracting, facilities, tooling, and equipment

• Ensure assigned employees are aware/comply with all Wabtec, government, customer and applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations

• Perform necessary administrative activities associated with effective management of shop operations, including necessary interface activities with other functions and organizations required to accomplish all objectives

• Develop necessary business plans which encompasses all requirements, including safety, quality, throughput, labor hours, cycle, cost productivity, and delivery

• Provide ongoing leadership, counseling, and support for plant leadership, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training

• Assure commitment in own and other’s actions to the pursuit of highest possible quality of services, internal, and delivered products to customers

• Work with a variety of cross-functional leaders to achieve business level targets for the Wabtec

Our job titles may span more than one career level.  The salary range for this role is between $89,100 - $126,900.

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 of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, 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. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given 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 varied 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.

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

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