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! Whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put always People First. 

· Being part of the local site management team and co-responsible for the site business together with the Managing Director

· Further development of industrialisation and production processes and driving forward lean management

· Implementation of operational targets and key figures in the above-mentioned areas

· Leading function (technical and diciplinary) for the supply chain department, the production and the quality department and their managers

· Ensuring that the production plan targets are achieved in accordance with established production and safety procedures

· Further development of operational cooperation with the international sister companies

· Promoting and developing leadership skills within the entire operations organisation

· Improving the interfaces to the other departments in terms of continuous product quality development

· On-time coordination and hands-on support of the entire supply chain from procurement to delivery to the customer

· Monitoring and ensuring the achievement of targets through key performance indicators

· You have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or industrial engineering or operations, ideally with additional Six Sigma certification

· You have relevant experience in managing operational organisations with a focus on production and manufacturing processes, preferably in the railway industry or similar fast-moving environments

· You have successfully introduced lean processes in the past

· You have already gained experience in leading a production organisation based on KPIs in combination with a deep technical understanding of the product portfolio and project-based manufacturing

· You are a strong leader with a focus on employee development

· Excellent communication skills across all hierarchical levels of an internal matrix structure characterise you

· Experienced handling of ERP systems and good Office applications are a prerequisite

· Systematic and solution-orientated way of working, high process orientation

· Flexible and decisive leader with a natural demeanour and strong interpersonal skills

· Mandatory fluent written and spoken English and German round off your profile, any other languages are a plus

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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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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