Materials Technical Advisor (MTA)

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?

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.

As a member of our Cedar Rapids, IA team, you will provide materials management expertise to the operations team in addition to maintaining inventory accuracy, work order consumption, and ordering of direct materials.

How will you make a difference?

As the Materials Technical Advisor (MTA) you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can affect short-term and some long-term business goals.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's Degree; Or a 2-year degree with 2 years of professional work experience; Or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Operations or Military Service

• Willingness and ability to work in a shop environment

• Ability to complete Wabtec’s Level 1 Technical Advisor Training Certification

• Proficiency in MS office applications

• Previous supervisory experience, materials knowledge and MRP experience

• Previous experience in logistics and warehousing 

What will your typical day look like?

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers, warehouse and within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Positions requiring understanding of material and MRP concepts, methods, and procedures. Lead a team of hourly employees in execution of activities. This position requires working on-site as an essential function.

Ensure the work environment is safe for yourself and co-workers. Drive a mindset of continuous improvement around safety in the shop.

Focus to ensure inventory and MRP accuracy with activities similar to, but not limited to cycle counts, warehouse and offsite supplier audits, physical inventory, etc.

Work with the expectation of no material shortages to the production lines supported. While also achieving positive results in MTA metrics including but not limited to material availability, inventory, renewal parts OTD, NCMR closure, non-nettable inventory, premium transportation, warehousing spend, POD claims, warehousing discrepancy, UX blend, fallout rates, and UX processes.

Create and execute continuous improvement projects to deliver efficiency, safety, and cost savings for yourself, material controllers, production lines, or the shop as a whole.

Manage and give daily directions to a team of hourly employees. Develop and follow standard work for yourself and your hourly teammates. Ensure accountability while making sure to grow, train, and educate teammates with growing expertise. Work well with others to achieve success as One Materials Team in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What about the physical demands of the job?

Standing and walking throughout the day

Walking up and down stairs

Wearing all required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection, gloves) throughout the day

Speaking and hearing

Typing and operating a computer

Working overtime as required

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.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $60,700-$83,400.

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 benefits offered, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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).

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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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