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SalaryWabtec 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: .
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.
What are we offering you?
Permanent full-time position
Hybrid working model 2 days working from home option
Discounted health insurance with Medibank
Novated Leasing option
Lifestyle Discounts with car rentals and hotels
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Reporting to the Production Manager; the main purpose is to run production efficiently with respect to meeting H&SE, QA/QC, delivery, and productivity targets.
To drive improvement projects and transformation to improve EHS, quality, cost, delivery, and people management.
Job Responsibilities
Lead by example, you are the Production Supervisor and set the standards your team will follow.
Drive the performance of your Team Leaders and Team Members through the best practice principles of a Production Supervisor. These include but are not limited to:
Ensuring a safe work environment for anyone including staff in the workplace which is controlled using risk assessment.
Driving the quality of products and work completed in line with industry standards and customer expectations.
Continuous improvement of the teams, processes and performance following company policies/procedures.
Planning of work and work output in your area to meet the delivery requirements of the business.
Setting clear achievable weekly and daily goals and monitoring these goals visually with the team.
Open transparent communication with the team on performance and requirements of the business. (Including toolbox talks and Health and Safety briefs etc.)
Management and development of Team Leaders.
Problem solving, look to solve problems and conflicts within the team before escalating.
Ensure the production team have the correct processes, the correct trained people in line with competency matrix and the correct tools & equipment to perform their tasks.
Ensure Site Service activities and maintenance schedules are maintained to ensure the smooth running of the facility.
Education/ Qualification
Bachelor in Business Studies or Engineering or Management Certificate / Accreditation / Engineering related degree.
Proven work experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor.
In depth knowledge of performance metrics & management
Worked as a Team Leader / Supervisor in a production environment.
Technical background of Electrical / Mechanical assembly operations is an added advantage.
Good computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organisational, time-management and decision-making skills.
Safety & Quality related formal qualifications will be favourably looked at
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.
