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SUMMARY

Shift Leader must have a good working knowledge of the product line of the Department being lead. Shift Leader will be responsible to manage manufacturing issues and escalates to the proper authority as needed. In addition, this person must ensure cell associates observe prescribed safety precautions. This is a hands-on roll where the shift leader will oversee the shift in the Supervisor’s absence, and at the same time, work closely with associates to accomplish the team's tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

DAILY

• Ensure that the work areas are safe and that associates are being safe in their work.
• Understand and Update Gemba Boards
• Ensure scrap is reported properly daily.
• Ensures supplies and component parts are requisitioned in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Ensure all paint usage logs are updated daily. (Where applicable)
• Ensure that all final assemblies are inspected before packaging and all information is recorded as per process or work instructions. (Where applicable)
• Ensures all team members are assigned to specific areas within the work cell for optimum productivity.
• Ensures work is being performed according to written manufacturing/quality procedures.
• Ensures all production reports are turned in at the end of each shift
• Ensures all work orders are picked and scanned at the end of each shift.
• Communicates and aids in resolving quality issues and process improvement in area-to-Shift Supervisor.
• Monitors and makes suggestions for scrap reduction.
• Ensure all associates are trained for all operations within the department.
• Communicate problems or propose improvements to PCS documents.
• Coordinate and ensure 5S efforts are being performed.
• Reports any safety, quality, production, or personnel issues to the Shift Coordinator.
• Attend meetings and be familiar with production schedule as well as Dispatch Report to assure schedule is being met.
• Communicate with alternate shift team leaders to highlight production or quality issues.
• Write maintenance requests as needed to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
• Ensure non-conforming material is properly identified and dispositioned.
• Able to perform daily Toolbox talks.
• WEEKLY
• Conduct daily/weekly team meetings as needed.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.