2nd Shift Production Supervisor

About the role

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor provides frontline leadership for a team of technicians at the Wabtec Erie site, which manufactures locomotives. The supervisor handles day-to-day activities, gives direction to achieve operational objectives, manages the hourly workforce and leads the second shift.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and leadership to the Operations team, including equipment troubleshooting and repair
• Help train and develop the technical skills of Operations employees and educate them on business strategy and metrics
• Take part in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions
• Meet production schedules, drive productivity and quality initiatives and manage the area within budget, using data analysis to run improvement projects
• Interface with internal and external customers, set priorities for shifts and work groups through shift-start and shift-change meetings
• Manage employees and schedule requirements, including timekeeping, overtime, time off and discipline
• Enforce safety policies, the employee handbook and other plant policies
• Participate in cross-functional teams and coach other team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or machining
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others, lead small teams and lead initiatives of moderate scope
• Ability to coordinate one to two projects at once
• Problem-solving, analytical and quality/process-improvement skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

What we offer

• Salary range of $62,100 - $85,300, depending on experience, education and other factors
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement plans
• Possible annual bonus if eligible