Director of Operations
wabtec

Job Info

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Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It's not just about your career… or your job title…it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

This position is responsible to oversee and develop management of all areas of Manufacturing of our Young Touchstone Operations (two sites - Jackson, TN & Lexington, TN). This individual will be responsible for directing activities to ensure customer commitments are met, including on-time shipment, quality standards while meeting company cost objectives. This role requires the incumbent to work in a collaborative manner with other departments daily, as well as being actively involved in developing strategies and initiatives that help grow and optimize all areas within the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a team of people capable of fueling the growth expected and in a manner that fits within both Young Touchstone and Wabtec core beliefs.

• Supervise staff, including hiring, employee communications, training, discipline, evaluation, and termination responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and safety activities to ensure we provide a safe place for all our employees to work in with equipment that is maintained in a manner that delivers optimum performance and availability.
• Oversee the implementation and management of manufacturing schedules, personnel requirements, quality assurance, and production standards, and cost objectives
• Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees
• Review financial records to assure accuracy
• Generate frequent forecasting, financial and manufacturing metrics reporting to Management
• Work hand in hand with production scheduling, engineering, purchasing, and quality to ensure optimized production strategies.
• Lead a Lean Transformation across Young Touchstone, leveraging an on-site Lean coach and Corporate engagement.
• Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Listen to every idea presented and provide proper consideration before implementing or dismissing.
• Observe and comply with the company's PPE requirements.

All salaried new hires must be fully vaccinated or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, where permitted by applicable law and subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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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