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Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

The Director of Operations and Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of all manufacturing and supply chain activities. This role leverages extensive manufacturing and supply chain experience and leadership skills to drive safety, productivity, exceptional quality, and on-time shipments while meeting company sales and cost objectives. The individual in this role will develop strategy, manage scheduling and cost controls, and drive continuous improvements to deliver high-impact business results, delighting shareholders with profits and customers with service excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Develop a high-performance team capable of fueling growth in alignment with corporate objectives.

· Demonstrate leadership that embodies Core Values, creates energy, leads change, inspires people to achieve goals, and delivers results.

· Supervise staff, including hiring, employee communications, training, discipline, evaluation, and termination responsibilities.

· Coordinate maintenance and safety activities to ensure a safe workplace with optimally maintained equipment.

· Oversee the implementation and management of manufacturing, supply chain/materials group (shipping, receiving, and warehousing), production scheduling, personnel requirements, production standards, and cost objectives.

· Drive best-in-class Lean Manufacturing methodologies focused on efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.

· Establish metrics and drive accountability at all levels of the manufacturing and supply chain organization, ensuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.

· Generate frequent forecasting and manufacturing metrics reports for management.

· Collaborate with Sales/Customer Service, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and HR to ensure optimized production and supply chain strategies.

· Formulate and recommend manufacturing and supply chain policies and programs to maintain and improve the organization’s competitive position and operational profitability.

· Review and recommend capital equipment purchases to support and grow the business.

· Optimize inventory levels and implement inventory control systems to meet production needs while minimizing costs.

· Communicate with sales and customer service to understand and ensure compliance with contracted requirements.

· And any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, Mission, and Values

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA/Master’s degree preferred.

· Over ten (10) years of experience in a manufacturing/production and supply chain environment with progressive management, preferably in a process-oriented industry.

· Over five (5) years in a senior leadership role within a manufacturing and supply chain environment.

Demonstrated experience leading change and improving systems and management standards using Lean Transformation principles.

· Comprehensive knowledge of modern manufacturing, supply chain management, and production scheduling concepts and practices.

· Material/inventory control experience using MRP systems.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and MRP systems, preferably Oracle.

· Minimal travel required; ability to travel as needed.

Other Skills and Qualifications:

· Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, communicate effectively, and drive the organization towards common goals.

· Thorough understanding of factory and supply chain operations and the ability to optimize resources to deliver required output and control costs with lead-time.

· Ability to identify gaps, make quick decisions, and develop world-class, cost-effective solutions.

· Outstanding analytical, statistical, and reasoning skills for problem-solving, strategic planning, creativity, innovation, and complex decision-making.

· Proven experience with process excellence and other quality management tools.

· Interpersonal and supervisory skills, including emotional competency, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating performance, and motivating employees.

· Ability to interact and influence individuals at all levels within the organization while communicating effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

· Ability to mentor and develop leaders.

· Highly motivated, self-starter capable of working and delivering results on own initiative.

The Director of Operations and Supply Chain will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the manufacturing and supply chain processes, driving continuous improvement, and achieving exceptional business results

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.