Operation Manager

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • $102,500 PA - $146,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Operation Manager, you will manage manufacturing supervisors and hourly workers, focusing on EHS, Quality, efficiency, delivery, 5S, and compliance. Responsibilities include adhering to manufacturing processes, ensuring personal safety, meeting on-time delivery goals, and managing associated costs. You will also integrate new processes, participate in Lean initiatives, provide leadership, and drive continuous improvement. Additionally, your day will involve leading supervisors, promoting product quality through training, meeting production schedules, and managing staffing. This role requires reporting data, eliminating defects, and supporting company values. You will also handle administrative tasks.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 8+ years of operational experience
  • Strong Project management and ISO9001/2000/AAR M1003 knowledge
  • Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems Oracle preferred
  • Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
Perks:
  • 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.

Job Details

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?

You will be working with key stakeholders to support the plant and our operations.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the operations teams, you will be responsible for managing manufacturing supervisors and hourly workers as well as supply chain activities addressing; EHS, Quality, efficiency, delivery, 5S, work flow and compliance concerns for a given manufacturing facility.  The Operation Leader has direct responsibility for adherence to manufacturing processes, personal safety, On-time Delivery,  Capacity and the associated labor cost and indirect spending.  Is responsible to Integrate and develop new and existing processes that meet business needs across the organization.  Involved in both short-term and Mid-term production planning and reporting.  Provide the operational leadership needed to drive year over year profitability and growth.  Actively participate in Lean Transformation initiatives and activities.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor’s degree or from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 8+ years of operational experience, especially in the manufacturing environment
  • Strong Project management and working knowledge of ISO9001/2000 and/or AAR M1003 Rev.K
  • Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and statistical methodologies
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems Oracle preferred, financial controls and business tracking systems
  • Strong team leadership, team building and interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communications skills

Training requirements:

  • Completion of my learning courses where required
  • Demonstrate ability to provide leadership and direction at all levels in manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

What will your typical day look like?

  • Providing leadership and direction to Supervisors, hourly team leads and indirect support functions.  Including evaluations and disciplinary process.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by mentoring, reinforcing training and enforcement of corporate and site initiatives, rules and guidelines. 
  • Promote product quality through proper employee training, completion of training records, and ensuring our standard operating procedures are followed.
  • Delivering production on schedule, to meet both internal and external customer demand.
  • Driving continuous improvement by engaging people in active problem solving, by analyzing trends to solve the root cause of problems.
  • Managing the operation to meet business financial plans. 
  • Manage and coordinate staffing to achieve production goals, while cross training the team to allow for flexibility and a stable operation. 
  • Reporting data, status and results from ERP and manufacturing systems.
  • Utilize data to discover trends and eliminate sources of product defects. 
  • Support our Values, Vision and Mission along with other business objectives and projects, that allow us to solve problems for our customers and our employees.
  • Administrative and managerial standard work (training documentation, payroll processing, updating of reports, etc.)

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).

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

$102,500.00-$146,000.00

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.

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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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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About The Company

Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

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