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Operations Manager Jobs in Wallaceburg, Ontario at Wabtec Corporation
Title: Operations Manager
Company: Wabtec Corporation
Location: Wallaceburg, Ontario
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.
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! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Wabtec Foundry is currently seeking an Operations Manager to join our team. This position reports directly to the General Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible to oversee all plant operations including production planning, scheduling priorities, site safety program, maintenance, quality and shipping activities. This role encompasses responsibilities including, production goals, customer on-time-delivery, quality objectives, safety, equipment sustainability, building services and management of direct and indirect employees.
Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Monitor customer order backlog to develop production forecast requirements. Make recommendations for manpower adjustments.
Ensure inventory and ordering of raw materials are maintained for all Production requirements.
Work closely with Department Supervisors to ensure production goals and monthly sales targets are met.
Work with Production Scheduler to help achieve an efficient schedule.
Cover for Supervisors during vacation times.
Address personnel issues on the shop floor, as they arise, including employee attendance issues and various other disciplinary actions.
Lead improvement initiatives in productivity, equipment, cost and quality projects to meet plant budgetary objectives.
Develop and regularly review reports with management.
Ensure Quality improvement plans are in place.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Input on corrective actions for issues.
Monitor production activity to ensure processes are being followed.
Responsible for daily operations in production areas.
Conduct or coordinate employee training requirements.
Maintain a positive environment for employee health and safety performance
Perform safety observations and investigations
Develop and maintain a proactive Preventative Maintenance Program
Manage maintenance activities for breakdown recovery and planned projects
Oversee all shipping and receiving activities to ensure customer OTD and proper documentation/procedures are followed.
Qualifications & Skills
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Strong leadership skills with 8-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
Management experience in a foundry environment would be preferred.
Strong organization skills and proven ability in problem solving an…
