Production Manager - Foundry

t’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?

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!

Who will you be working with?

You will interact with people at all levels of the organization. The dedicated team at our facility in Salem, VA will partner with you to provide value for our customers by producing quality products, delivered on time. Some of the key stakeholders outside of your direct reports that you will be regularly engaging with will be the direct manager, Operations Manager as well a General Manager, Safety Manager, HR Manager, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Service and Sales teams.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of Wabtec Graham White, you will be responsible to lead the foundry team at our facility in Salem, VA. This role is crucial to the success of the overall production process, which includes producing metal castings in our foundry, precision parts in the machine shop, and ultimately the assembly of equipment for freight and passenger rail vehicles. With support from the team, you will lead a foundry which is poised to take the next step in our development plan for the future.

The Foundry Manager, while directly reporting to Operations Manager will indirectly support with reporting to other business leaders on key metrics and updates as well as collaborative activities. A few examples would be:

• Safety incidents, investigations, concerns reporting, near misses, RCA’s and CA’s
• Quality reporting, COPQ/PPM activities, scrap/yield tracking, recovery action plans and updates
• Personnel record keeping/reporting, performance & disciplinary actions etc.
• Production activities and measures such as schedule attainment, productivity, closed order variances
• Inventory management & tracking
• Continuous improvement projects tracking and reporting
• Costing/Quoting Support
• R&D, Prototyping and experiments support
• Provide technical support to sales and customer service on all routine and special projects. This includes design evaluations, cost analysis, completion time/status updates and quality reviews.

What do we want to know about you?

• How many years of experience do you have leading people in a manufacturing environment?
• What leadership roles have you held in your career?.
• Do you have any training or experience with six sigma, Lean or other advanced tools to drive change, with demonstrated successes?
• Do you have at least 5 years experience with metalworking processes?
• Do you have a Bachelor’s degree along with 5 years or more of progressive manufacturing leadership experience?
• What is your proficiency with an ERP system? Oracle Experience?
• What data analysis tools and software are you most experienced with? Excel Proficiency?

What will your typical day look like?

• Looking for ways to improve safety within the shop
• Working with the team to improve processes and to reduce waste
• Directing foundry employees to manufacture products according to defined standards
• Managing the production schedule for several product lines within the foundry
• Live the values of Wabtec and hold team members accountable to those values
• Organize, assign and monitor performance of work in the plant using approved procedures.
• Perform personnel functions such as selection, training, coaching, and evaluation of hourly personnel currently due.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction activities on a daily basis with formal lean tools and methods.
• Review production reports, activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or to identify areas needing quality, cycle time, cost reduction or process improvement.
• Optimize plant performance through appropriate scheduling of manpower, equipment, and resources.
• Recommend facility/equipment repairs, capital improvement projects and follow up on status as needed
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports detailing significant production activities and updates on operating plan and objectives.
• Payroll activities for hourly employees using timekeeping software

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting is required
• Must be able to conform to all safety standards, including wearing required PPE
• Must be able to communicate effectively, including speech, hearing, and all forms of written communication
• Must be willing to work flexible and extended hours as needed to support variations with the production requirements for the plant

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, VA 24153: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000