Production Lead

Who will you be working with?

You will be working with a team of service technicians and will report directly to the department supervisor, and indirectly to the Service Center manager.

How will you make a difference?

The Production Lead is responsible for meeting customer delivery requirements and ensuring the quality of work produced by employees.  This individual is responsible for communication of job assignments, training for specific product runs, and placement of Line Workers in assignments as required for the day.

What do we want to know about you?

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three to five years’ experience in warehouse environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• MS Office; Oracle ERP; Internet software; Manufacturing software and Contact Management systems.

• Knowledge of inventory tracking systems, cycle counting and stock rotation.
• Knowledge of Quality Control practices, such as receiving verification, damage inspection, and reconciliation process.
• OSHA safety compliance knowledge preferred.
• Teamwork and ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Customer service and communication skills – verbal and written for interdepartmental coordination.
• Problem solving capabilities and conflict resolution, and ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to delegate work assignments and monitor delegated activities.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of the department and operations.

What will your typical day look like?

• Verifies components on work orders to ensure the correct number of components are available for orders.
• Plans, directs and assesses the work of the team.
• Monitors the daily work of the team to ensure the department meets production goals.
• Trains and ensures employees are utilizing proper PPE for each area.
• Ensure all employees follow the safety regulations and best practices.
• Ensures a safe working environment, good housekeeping and 5’s for their respective area.
• Reviews and perform daily production plan and sequence for Teardown, Assembly, and Testing.
• Assigns daily tasks to Overhaul Technicians.
• Ensures the production plan is posted and clear for all associates.
• Trains and support associates per assigned role for the day.
• Updates production metrics and results.
• Completes final inspection to ensure content is accurate.
• Prepare production documents and quality checks.
• Plan Material Handlers tasks and activities to provide components for production as required.
• Actively participates in Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities (CIA’s).
• Addresses department issues, concerns, complaints and offers solutions to resolving problems.
• Escalate production issues to Production Supervisor as needed.
• Performs quality audits of the production stations.
• Ensures inventory accuracy.

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

What about the physical demands of the job?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Frequent exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.

The hourly rate for this position is in the range of $29.00 to $32.00 per hour.

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.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly range for this role is currently $29.00 to $32.00. 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 annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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