Supply Chain Manager

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Columbia, SC, USA
In-Office
79K-113K Annually
Senior level
Transportation
The Role
Lead plant supply chain operations including inventory, material planning, master scheduling, shipping/receiving, vendor collaboration, and continuous improvement. Manage staff, drive LEAN/5S and Kanban systems, work with MRP/MES/quality software, meet customer schedules, and deliver inventory and cost metrics.
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Job Description

Who will you be working with?

In this position, the Supply Chain Manager will be a true business partner engaged with leadership across Sales, Service and Operations in support of our customer’s needs. The successful candidate will be a key decision maker within the organization and help drive continuous improvement across the entire business. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a self-starter and willingness to make progress happen.  
 

How will you make a difference?

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for:

This role is for a key leader within our organization tasked with making decisions that support our goals and strategic initiatives around safety, quality, delivery, innovation, and cost.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited university or college, in Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or Technical Discipline
  • At least 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, operations, or supply chain management position with an understanding of production and inventory control techniques and systems
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to work across functional boundaries and all levels of management.
  • Can demonstrate working execution of master scheduling, inventory management and ability to lead workforce in support of initiatives.
  • Strong team leadership, team building, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
     

Desired Characteristics:

  • Knowledge of production/inventory management and control systems.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes.
  • Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and production schedules preferred.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to details.
  • Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to motivate and lead.
  • Experience working with Oracle and Microsoft Office

What will your typical day look like?

  • Manage rotating assets and finished goods inventories by establishing and monitoring kanbans and lead times based on manufacturing and supply chain capabilities and fluctuating market demands.
  • Manage internal ordering and lineside stocking of direct material for all production lines simultaneously.
  • Manage all shipping and receiving operations to align with plant targets and customer demands.
  • Maintain LEAN/5S principles across entire plant supply chain (Inventory Control, Material Planning, Asset Management, Purchasing, Material Handling and Shipping/Receiving)
  • Work with the fulfillment and planning teams to forecast and avoid part shortages affecting production, escalating issues, and communicating to the operations teams.
  • Meet customer schedules effectively through advanced planning and create ability to expedite shipments as required to meet deadlines. 
  • Deliver on key metrics associated with inventory management including fulfillment, turns, cost drivers and physical auditing of on-hand inventory to ensure operational excellence through all phases. 
  • Work with suppliers to identify new opportunities to improve our current processes as well as design and implement progressive management processes and systems based on Lean/Six Sigma for control, presentation, and replenishment of materials. 
  • Mentor, develop and oversee a staff of salary and hourly employees covering responsibilities across the entire plant supply chain (Inventory Control, Material Planning, Asset Management, Purchasing, Material Handling and Shipping/Receiving).
  • Interact with Quality, Sourcing, Finance and Manufacturing to drive issue resolution. 
  • 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.
  • Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to meet daily requirements.
  • Take ownership of and lead projects for plantwide materials process improvement.

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

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).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 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.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or Technical Discipline
  • At least 5+ years experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain management with production and inventory control techniques
  • Proven project management skills with ability to work across functional boundaries and all levels of management
  • Experience executing master scheduling, inventory management and leading a workforce
  • Strong team leadership, team building, interpersonal, and customer service skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems
  • Knowledge of production/inventory management and control systems
  • Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes
  • Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma
  • Experience working with Oracle and Microsoft Office

Wabtec Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wabtec Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Wabtec Corporation.

  • Retirement Support Employer 401(k) funding can reach an effective 6% of pay through a match plus an additional company contribution, with company funds vesting after three years. This consistent retirement formula adds meaningful long-term value.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with dental and vision, telemedicine, and robust mental health resources such as Spring Health and Headspace. HSA/HRA support and recognized national carriers further bolster the offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental/adoption leave is part of the core package, alongside family-building benefits via Progyny and adoption assistance. Additional supports like doula reimbursement expand coverage for growing families.

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The Company
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1872

What We Do

Transportation solutions that move and improve the world At Wabtec, we help our customers overcome their toughest challenges by delivering rail and industrial solutions that improve safety, efficiency and productivity. Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation.

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