Operations Coach - Mining Machine Shop (Weekend Shift)

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.

This position is for first shift, weekends - Friday, Saturday & Sunday; 5:00am - 5:30pm.

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Operations Coach will be responsible for frontline management of a team of technicians. In this role, you will direct the daily work activities of operators using effective communication and coaching. You will handle day to day responsibilities including time approval and work direction to meet site objectives. This role will continuously resolve issues through immediate action and have input on both short and long-term planning.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide manufacturing / technical assistance and leadership to assigned work group
• Manage production employees and production schedule requirements to include timekeeping, overtime, time off and discipline
• Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity (time of product) and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget guidelines and controls; utilize data analysis to improve safety, decrease quality defects, and increase productivity
• Communicate and enforce handbook and other plant policies
• Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shift and work group leveraging morning production meetings (and shift change meetings, as needed)
• Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions
• Actively participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate necessary leadership and coaching; facilitate operational star point projects and ensure High Performance Work Team objectives
• Help train and develop skills of production employees; educate production employees on business strategy and metrics

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• This role will engage with direct staff on the Monday - Thursday shift schedule and you may be asked to work overtime as necessary; due to the supervisory nature of this position, it is not available for remote work
• This position is for first shift, weekends - Friday, Saturday & Sunday; 5:00am - 5:30pm.

Desired characteristics:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, quality, sourcing or operations, management experience, priority given to applicants who have supervisory experience in a teaming environment
• Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn and work as technical expert
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize aggressive deadlines
• Understanding of LEAN and Six Sigma concepts – quality mindset
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to provide feedback and address employee issues in a positive manner

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $67,400.00-$96,000.00

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.

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

$67,400.00-$96,000.00

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?

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

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. has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

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 , 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! 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.