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. 

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of the local Site Management Team and work in close partnership with the Managing Director and the global Operations leadership network. The role interfaces daily with Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Commercial teams, as well as with international sister companies. You will lead and collaborate with experienced managers and technical experts to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across the site and the wider Wabtec manufacturing network.

How will you make a difference?

As a key member of the Operations Leadership team, you will be responsible for the overall operational performance of the site, including production, supply chain, and quality. You will drive the further industrialisation of processes, implement lean manufacturing principles, and ensure operational targets are achieved through strong KPI management.
You will provide technical and disciplinary leadership to department managers, ensure production plans are met safely and on time, and continuously improve cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and delivery performance. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will regularly review and report site performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Additional certification such as Lean / Six Sigma is strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading operational organisations with a strong focus on production and manufacturing processes
• Experience in railway, transportation, or comparable project-based manufacturing environments is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in introducing and sustaining lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience managing operations through KPIs, with strong technical understanding of complex product portfolios
• Strong people leader with a clear focus on employee and leadership development
• Excellent communication skills across all levels within a matrix organisation
• Solid experience working with ERP systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Structured, solution-oriented mindset with a high level of process orientation
• Flexible, decisive, and confident leadership style with strong interpersonal skills
• Fluent written and spoken English and German are mandatory; additional languages are a plus

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead and develop the Supply Chain, Production, and Quality departments, providing both technical and disciplinary leadership
• Ensure production plan targets are achieved in line with established quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Drive continuous improvement, industrialisation, and lean manufacturing initiatives across the site
• Define, monitor, and steer operational targets using KPIs and performance dashboards
• Coordinate and actively support the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement through production to on-time customer delivery
• Actively collaborate with international sister companies to strengthen operational cooperation and best-practice sharing
• Promote a strong leadership culture and support the development of managers and teams within operations
• Improve cross-functional interfaces to continuously enhance product quality and operational efficiency
• Prepare and present regular performance reviews and operational updates to the Managing Director and site leadership

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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