Production Supervisor - Radiator Department

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 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!

Who will you be working with?

As the radiator shop, you will work closely with production team members to lead and support the tasks on the floor, while coordinating with the plant and operations manager on labor planning and production goals. This position also partners with quality, maintenance, safety, materials and continuous improvement team to align goals and ensure smooth goal completion.

How will you make a difference?

The radiator shop supervisor oversees the daily operations of the remanufacturing area, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery objectives are met. This leadership role supports production by directing front-line employees, managing schedules, enforcing work standards, and working towards continuous improvement. This supervisor is responsible for meeting technical compliance with engineering requirements while promoting accountability and excellence in the radiator shop.

What do we want to know about you?

• Preferred: +5 years of proven experience in radiator or heat exchanger manufacturing, assembly or remanufacturing within heavy industry or rail sectors.
• Preferred: Mechanical or engineering associate degree, certificates and related education. Experience is equivalent to education requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hans-on experience with radiator repair techniques including brazing, soldering, core replacement, pressure testing and leak repair.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical and assembly schematics, BOMS and specifications.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools torque, wrenches pneumatic tools, pressure testing equipment, hydraulic presses and flushing stations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools and ability to learn production software.

What will your typical day look like?

• Supervise radiator remanufacturing including disassembling, cleaning, reassembly and testing.
• Apply mechanical knowledge to oversee repairs during the radiators repairment.
• Ensure correct use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment such as pneumatic tools, toque wrenches, pressure testers, hydraulic presses and flushing systems.
• Oversee the correct use and operate of overhead cranes, hoists, and forklift for safe handling of heavy radiator components and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to flow, cooling performance, and mechanical alignment.
• Review and understand engineering mechanical drawings, part/component drawings, assembly drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Understand Bills of Materials: engineering, production, indented, costing and their use.
• Manage the understanding, signoff and adherence of work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), standard work documents, PPAP, FAI.
• Coordinate and partner with interdisciplinary teams such as maintenance, lean, quality, engineering, workers, other production lines and management.
• Demonstrate professional communication skills, critical thinking, interfacing with engineering, management, direct labor, indirect labor, support functions, vendors, and service suppliers.
• Ability in leading a team in problem solving, root cause analysis and associated tools: PDCA, DMAIC, 8P (9SPS), Fishbone, PFMEA, RCA, Kaizen, TPM, LOB, 5-Why
• Lead a team in Lean principals, practice, events: VSM, flow optimization, Push/Pull, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 6-sigma, TAKT time, Ghant charting.
• Experience in manufacturing management and Front-Line Leadership: Safety, Quality, Delivery, forecasting, scheduling, equipment utilization, capacity analysis, labor requirements, overtime, past due, ERP reports and reporting, basic project management, disciplinary process, and adherence to work rules.
• Maintain high standards in safety, workplace ergonomics, JSA, hazard analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor and enforce high performance, follow disciplinary procedures to ensure work rules are followed.
• Provide coaching and feedback to shop personnel to support team development and performance.
• Lead by example with a strong leadership presence on the shop floor, demonstrating professionalism, accountability and integrity.
• Promote safety first by enforcing safety protocols, conducting workplace safety audits, and ensuring corrective action when risks are identified.
• Handle various administrative tasks for production and leadership assignments.
• Meet quality, safety, and production metrics stablish by the plant and operations manager.   

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Employees are required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Employees are required to walk throughout the day. This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, including full shifts as part of the essential job and responsibilities.
• The position requires the employee to be on-site during the scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires exposure to manufacturing work environments including noise, heat, and mechanical equipment.
• Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

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

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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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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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