Manufacturing Leader

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

We are seeking an experienced and self-driven manufacturing leader to be second in command of our large manufacturing facility in Hosur. The position will be responsible, for overseeing the full manufacturing scope of the site, including manufacturing, for working closely with supply chain team for material availability and cross-functional leadership for achieving key deliverables. This includes ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, financial performance, quality, and employee safety across the facility.

The ideal candidate will possess strong operational expertise, financial acumen, and a proven track record in leading large, diverse teams through both routine operations and crisis situations. The position will oversee a site with an annual revenue of $200M+ and manage multiple product lines and a workforce of 400+ people, both WABTEC employees and outsourced manpower. Responsible for meeting sales and operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Operations:
  Provide strategic & tactical leadership to the site, ensuring that all operations, from manufacturing and support functions, are running smoothly. Will work closely with a cross-functional team like Quality, EHS (Environmental Health and Safety), Materials, Fulfilment, Process Engineering , Admin, and Maintenance.
• Financial & Operational Performance:
  Drive efficiency improvements and cost reduction initiatives, ensuring that the site meets or exceeds its financial and operational targets.
• Manufacturing & Production:
  Oversee the management of multi-product lines, ensuring that production schedules are met on time, quality standards are adhered to, and the site maintains operational efficiency. Ensure that manufacturing processes are optimized to improve throughput and reduce downtime.
• Crisis Management & Problem Solving:
  Act as the lead problem-solver in times of crisis, whether it's a supply chain disruption, production delay, or team conflict. Provide direction and guidance to resolve complex issues quickly and effectively.
• People Leadership & Development:
  Lead and motivate a large team of salaried and hourly employees. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture and ensure that employees are trained and developed. Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with EHS standards.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Oversee and ensure that all products and processes meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Work closely with the Quality Manager to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulatory and industry standards.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Work closely with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and strategies. Work closely with senior management to support business needs and strengthen relationships.
• Process Improvement:
  Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to drive continuous improvement across the plant. Identify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and work to implement solutions that improve productivity and reduce waste.
• EHS Leadership:
  Champion health & safety standards across the site. Ensure that the plant complies with all relevant environmental and safety regulations, and lead efforts to minimize the environmental footprint.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Master's degree or advanced business qualifications (e.g., MBA) are a plus.
• Experience:
  • 15+ years of experience in a medium or heavy engineering environment, with at least 5+ years in a capacity of manufacturing head.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-functional teams across operations, manufacturing engineering, quality, and materials.
  • Experience in managing large teams (400+ employees) and both salaried and outsourced manpower.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong operational and financial management skills with the ability to drive cost-effective and productive solutions.
  • Expertise in manufacturing processes, production systems, and operational performance metrics.
  • Ability to effectively lead, develop, and engage a diverse team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and functions.
  • Crisis management experience, including decision-making under pressure.

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

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.