Location: Erie,PA, USA
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.
Job Description
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?
The Wabtec Erie site opened in 1907 and we have over 117 years of history at this location. We occupy over 345 acres with 20 major buildings, and we manufacture locomotives on site. Wabtec has 16 miles of rail and a 4.1-mile test track. Wabtec Corporation is a leading manufacturer of locomotives and a 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. We have over 27,000 employees worldwide. We do machining, metal work, welding, assembly, testing and painting as well as intensive material handling using cranes, forklifts, and material positioners. Wabtec has been an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program site since 2000. We hold environmental permits for air, water and wastewater facilities. Our Erie location has a two-mile walking/running path and a fitness center. We also offer an onsite dining area and various market locations across the site. Visit our website ( to learn more!
Who will you be working with?
You will join some of the most talented and passionate professionals in the locomotive and off highway mining vehicle industry. As a member of Wabtec Propulsion, you will work with a team that is committed and results oriented. We recognize the value of having a diverse team and an inclusive culture. We believe a diverse team produces better ideas and is more successful at meeting the needs of our customers.
You will collaborate with a group of people who share your passion and help you succeed. Wabtec Propulsion is a great place to work for anyone who naturally focuses on continuous improvement, who feels ownership for their work, and who takes pride in exceeding customer needs.
How will you make a difference?
The Production Manager provides frontline leadership for a team of technicians. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, and develop and execute objectives for yourself and others. As a Leader in manufacturing, you will handle day-to-day activities in which you will provide direction to accomplish operational objectives as well as timekeeping, maintaining schedules and leading the hourly workforce.
What do we want to know about you?
• Minimum two current years' experience in a production or materials role in manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor's degree or technical degree preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
• Basic shop math skills in all units of measuring, along with ability to read and use gauges and measuring instruments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to details.
• Knowledge of production/materials control system.
• Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and production schedules preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motive, coach, and drive accountability.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
What will your typical day look like?
• Work closely with the fulfillment and planning teams to forecast and avoid part shortages impacting production, escalating issues, and communicating to the operations teams, as necessary.
• Own all internal ordering and lineside management of direct material for one or several production lines simultaneously.
• Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to manage material and other systemic requirements.
• Ensure work order and transactional accuracy as our customers and internal stakeholders change material requirements for modernization and new build locomotive programs.
• Provide timely disposition resolution for discrepant and non-conforming material.
• Be responsible for direct material presentation on all your production lines.
• Meet inventory targets including month-end and quarter-close processes for inventory in addition to achieving an elevated level of accuracy during yearly physical inventory.
• Provide clear communication and technical materials guidance to management and other Wabtec employees daily.
• Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a one team focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, OSHA work practices, and industry/site-specific work rules.
• Be expected to take ownership of and lead projects for plantwide materials process improvement in addition to your lineside responsibilities.
• Be expected to take a leadership role in your department, flexing outside your traditional job responsibilities to assist and improve other shop operations functions.
• Be expected to occasionally report on and present materials metrics and project improvements to senior and executive leadership.
• Be expected to respond to issues and communicate quickly and effectively when time is of the utmost importance and to work long hours to ensure that the job gets done.
What about the physical demands of the job?
Exposure to shop floor requires wearing steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection
Must be able to walk, climb, stoop, bend, and lift
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com ( Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) .
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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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.