Wabtec
Production Supervisor
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. We are Aero Transportation Products (ATP), a business organization, part of the larger Wabtec Corporation. Established in 1979 and purchased by Wabtec in 2017, our organization has supported the Agriculture and Industrial arena as an innovator in the rail industry for 45 years. We have designed and built products that both feed and house everyone throughout North America and are working on new products for applications in Europe and beyond. This position is part of ATP, which includes sites located in Independence, MO and in McPherson, KS. Our Independence site is based in an underground industrial complex customized for Fiberglass production. The McPherson site is a metal fabrication and weld shop, in the picturesque setting of America's Heartland. The ATP team is comprised of a diverse group from varying backgrounds, all motivated by an enjoyable and positive work culture. ATP team members primarily support the production of fiberglass, and aluminum hatch covers and mild and stainless-steel outlet gates for Wabtec's Freight Components division. This role is specific to the McPherson, KS location. The Production Supervisor will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and impact short-term and long-term business goals. You will be responsible for a team of welders, assemblers, and machine operators, ensuring that the manufacturing processes run smoothly and further the organization's success. You will report to the Plant Manager and General Manager. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college preferred. HS Diploma or GED Equivalent and supervisory experience in management or team leadership. Previous experience with Oracle based computer software Proficient with MS Office suite Experience in manufacturing environment and/or logistics Strong Customer Service Skills Strong organizational skills Ability to multitask and prioritize needs of the site and department Strong communication skills Preferred experience in managing hourly employees Rail industry experience a plus Strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills The ability to drive growth and change in a fast-moving, high-energy environment. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety regulations Ability to lead others through conflicts or disagreements. Willingness to drive accountability to those under them. Welding (MIG and TIG) and Machine Operations experience is a plus but not required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for leading daily Shop Operations functions under guidance of the Plant Manager Promote a working environment to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service, quality, and EHS. Assign and direct work priorities for hourly production workers to achieve daily and weekly production goals. Drive initiatives to maximize employee contribution and drive improvements in product quality and services while ensuring all services support functions at facility are staffed and well trained to perform their duties effectively. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing Operations and Services functions at the facility under the guidance of the Plant Manager while leading the effort to develop and implement plans to meet customers' requirements for product quality, cost and delivery. Responsible for managing the facility within operating budget. Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices into the business. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of applicable EHS regulatory requirements, and work with consultants and contractors on related EHS issues. Conduct EHS education programs as needed and required and provide and determine alternatives for issue resolution. Interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers in order to schedule the receipt of raw material to meet production demand to include coordinating with Material Buyers for raw material scheduling. Establish plant production schedules that coincide with raw material scheduling and drive resolution on all manufacturing material quality and supply issues. Assure that the shop has the necessary materials, configuration records, manpower, and tooling to meet required production levels. Identify and react to material plans that do not meet customer requirements. Prepare and implement work orders and plans as required for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business. Other duties as assigned. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk, potentially for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. While performing the duties of this job travel will not be required under normal circumstances, but the ability to travel is desirable, at times internationally. Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the Company and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace. 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. 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).
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. We are Aero Transportation Products (ATP), a business organization, part of the larger Wabtec Corporation. Established in 1979 and purchased by Wabtec in 2017, our organization has supported the Agriculture and Industrial arena as an innovator in the rail industry for 45 years. We have designed and built products that both feed and house everyone throughout North America and are working on new products for applications in Europe and beyond. This position is part of ATP, which includes sites located in Independence, MO and in McPherson, KS. Our Independence site is based in an underground industrial complex customized for Fiberglass production. The McPherson site is a metal fabrication and weld shop, in the picturesque setting of America's Heartland. The ATP team is comprised of a diverse group from varying backgrounds, all motivated by an enjoyable and positive work culture. ATP team members primarily support the production of fiberglass, and aluminum hatch covers and mild and stainless-steel outlet gates for Wabtec's Freight Components division. This role is specific to the McPherson, KS location. The Production Supervisor will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and impact short-term and long-term business goals. You will be responsible for a team of welders, assemblers, and machine operators, ensuring that the manufacturing processes run smoothly and further the organization's success. You will report to the Plant Manager and General Manager. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college preferred. HS Diploma or GED Equivalent and supervisory experience in management or team leadership. Previous experience with Oracle based computer software Proficient with MS Office suite Experience in manufacturing environment and/or logistics Strong Customer Service Skills Strong organizational skills Ability to multitask and prioritize needs of the site and department Strong communication skills Preferred experience in managing hourly employees Rail industry experience a plus Strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills The ability to drive growth and change in a fast-moving, high-energy environment. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety regulations Ability to lead others through conflicts or disagreements. Willingness to drive accountability to those under them. Welding (MIG and TIG) and Machine Operations experience is a plus but not required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for leading daily Shop Operations functions under guidance of the Plant Manager Promote a working environment to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service, quality, and EHS. Assign and direct work priorities for hourly production workers to achieve daily and weekly production goals. Drive initiatives to maximize employee contribution and drive improvements in product quality and services while ensuring all services support functions at facility are staffed and well trained to perform their duties effectively. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing Operations and Services functions at the facility under the guidance of the Plant Manager while leading the effort to develop and implement plans to meet customers' requirements for product quality, cost and delivery. Responsible for managing the facility within operating budget. Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices into the business. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of applicable EHS regulatory requirements, and work with consultants and contractors on related EHS issues. Conduct EHS education programs as needed and required and provide and determine alternatives for issue resolution. Interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers in order to schedule the receipt of raw material to meet production demand to include coordinating with Material Buyers for raw material scheduling. Establish plant production schedules that coincide with raw material scheduling and drive resolution on all manufacturing material quality and supply issues. Assure that the shop has the necessary materials, configuration records, manpower, and tooling to meet required production levels. Identify and react to material plans that do not meet customer requirements. Prepare and implement work orders and plans as required for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business. Other duties as assigned. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk, potentially for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. While performing the duties of this job travel will not be required under normal circumstances, but the ability to travel is desirable, at times internationally. Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the Company and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace. 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. 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).