It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Job Description

The Materials Planning & Execution Manager provides materials management expertise to the operations team in addition to maintaining inventory accuracy, work order consumption, and ordering of direct materials. You will use your experience and expertise to solve problems, guide process adherence, develop objectives for self and others, and have the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals.

You Will:

Work with the fulfillment and planning teams to forecast and avoid part shortages affecting production, escalating issues, and communicating to the operations teams.Manage all internal ordering and lineside management of direct material for one or several production lines simultaneously.Ensure work order and transactional accuracy as our customers and internal stakeholders change material requirements for modernization and new build locomotive programs.Provide timely disposition resolution for discrepant and non-conforming material.Lead direct material presentation on all your production lines.Meet inventory targets including month-end and quarter-close processes for inventory in addition to achieving a high level of accuracy during yearly physical inventory.Supervisor / front line manager for a team of materials and warehouse technicians working across multiple shifts.Provide clear communication and technical materials guidance to management and other Wabtec employees daily.Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop.Serve as site owner for web-based dock scheduling, asset commitments, and shipping and receiving functions.Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, OSHA work practices, and industry/site-specific work rules.Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to manage material and other systemic requirements.Take ownership of and lead projects for plantwide materials process improvement in addition to your lineside responsibilities.Take a leadership role in your department, flexing outside your traditional job responsibilities to assist and improve other shop operations responsibilities, occasionally report on or present materials metrics and project improvements to senior and executive leadership.

You Have:

Minimum two current years' experience in an operations or materials role within a manufacturing industry.Bachelor's degree or Technical degree.Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes.Analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.Basic shop math skills in all units of measure, along with the ability to read and use gauges and measuring instruments.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to details.Knowledge of production/materials control system.Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and production schedules preferred.Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to motivate and lead.Experience working with Oracle and Microsoft Office.

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.

Annual Compensation/Range, depending on experience: 70-85K

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$60,700.00-$83,400.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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.