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Job Description
Plant Manager - Wabtec Railway Electronics (WRE), Germantown, MD
Who will you be working with?
The Plant Manager role for Wabtec Railway Electrics (WRE) in Germantown, MD facility will have full business leadership responsibility for the manufacturing of onboard electronic equipment, sub-systems, and related components.
How will you make a difference?
This role will lead the site's global supply chain and facilities leadership team in the execution of continuous improvement focused around EHS and Site Compliance, Quality and Reliability, Customer On-Time Delivery, Functional Cost, Inventory, and Culture.
What do we want to know about you?
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Plant Management role and/or large Operations Supervisory role/or equivalent operational experience.
Desired Characteristics:
• Prior Operational leadership experience
• Depth in EHS, shop operations, customer service operations, manufacturing engineering, quality, materials, sourcing, and material logistics in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to utilize lean, 5s, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to adapt and flex in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, improve culture, and influence with both exempt and hourly teams
• Strong track record of coaching & team engagement skills
• Strong understanding of operations and business financials including shop functionals, manufacturing variances, productivity, and inventory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
What will your typical day look like?
• Responsible for employee health and safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability
• Utilize lean and continuous improvement methods to drive improvements in safety, reliability, quality, and cost
• Ensure financial controllership related to work-order transactions, inventory, manufacturing variances, and functional cost
• Establish site strategy ensuring investment and other required resources are aligned to achieve long-term outcomes
• Work with engineering, product and project management teams to implement projects to reduce product cost through optimized work scopes
• Drive and sustain culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence with both exempt and hourly workforces
• Ensure assigned employees are aware / comply with all Wabtec, government, customer and applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Develop necessary capacity and business contingency plans to ensure continued ability to deliver to customers when demand changes or facility problems arise
• Provide ongoing leadership, counseling, and support for the plant team, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training
Qualifications
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104,800-149,8300 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.
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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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