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.
Who will you be working with?
As a member of the Field Services Americas team, you will be responsible for helping our customer (CPKC) maintain their fleet of GE/Wabtec locomotives by providing exceptional materials management and logistics support. You will be part of a team made up of Wabtec materials experts, all working to ensure our customer’s fleet is running at optimal levels.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Wabtec Field Service Team (CPKC), you will be responsible for all areas of Material management, handling and support for our end customer.
This position works onsite at our customer's facility where you'll play a critical function in ensuring maintenance materials are always available for locomotive repairs and maintenance. Our Material Managers are trained subject matter experts in our parts and logistics processes. They receive world-class training and become certified in materials management for state-of-the-art locomotive engines.
With over 27,000 global employees Wabtec provides rich career development and growth opportunities for our employees.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University (or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum 4 years of experience in a materials management or operations position)
- Can demonstrate working execution of master scheduling, inventory management and ability to lead workforce in support of initiatives.
- Ability and willingness to lift approximately 35 lbs. regularly.
- Ability and willingness to work in a fluid 24/7 shop environment, including any shift and all-weather conditions
- Must possess sufficient skills to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Must have knowledge of traffic codes and regulations
- Must have the ability to work in warehouse/heavy shop environment
- Strong computer skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- High understanding of Safety awareness and a strong safety culture
- Proven project management skills with the ability to work across functional boundaries and all levels of management
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to effectively communicate with production, engineering, customer service, sales, and external customers
- Experience in the Railroad Industry
- Understanding of DOT/TDG Shipping Course Certification
- Strong team leadership, team building, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills
- Previous experience safely operating forklifts and other shop equipment
- The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance
- Attention to detail and accuracy is a must
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Don’t have experience with locomotives? That’s ok! We provide in-depth technical training to give our materials specialist the knowledge and expertise needed to be successful.
What will your typical day look like?
- Support all aspects of warehousing and material management including fulfillment, transactional quality, inventory accuracy, productivity, and logistics
- Support and be the key contact for all aspects of warehouse operations, including site services, and implementing necessary upgrades
- Ensure operational excellence through all phases of material movement and storage
- Lead a diverse and remote team of materials specialists focused on the fulfillment of material for both service contracts and parts sales
- Responsible for inventory management, including preparing and executing Inventory Audits
- Pull material from warehouse for shop use and ensuring material is issued to correct locomotive with all necessary information: position, serial number, removal reason, service sheet.
- Managing stockouts, including obtaining updated ETAs for completely stocked out parts or parts low on stock.
- Forecasting material needs for inbound and in-shop locomotives and pulling in any needed material in the timeliest and most cost-efficient manner.
- Performing quality control processes on inbound and outbound shipments to meet company standards including checking shipment documents for discrepancies and resolving potential transportation delays or conflicts.
- Recording of materials transactions such as receiving, distribution and Usage via appropriate system transaction or computer program.
- Complete daily warehouse inspections
- Compiling reports on various inventory metrics.
- Processing warranty claims on any removed core that is warranty eligible.
- Execute all materials fulfillment metrics, including LHFM, In-Transits, Due From, Cycle Counts, & Shopping’s.
- Meet customer satisfaction rating through advanced planning and create ability to expedite shipments as required to meet deadlines
- Lead efforts to update and streamline standard work practices
- Manage expediting of shipments and delivery of vendor repair material in order to meet service center schedules
- Maintain the highest level of integrity and ethics in all dealings with internal customers and outside suppliers
- Manage weekly schedule of Material Specialists
- Manage cross training for Material’s team
- Ensure the onboarding of new employees and support training
- Wearing of the proper safety equipment is a must.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
What about the physical demands of the job?
- High understanding Safety awareness and a strong safety culture
- Standing for long periods of time
- Walking on hard and sometimes uneven surfaces throughout the day
- Walking up and down stairs
- Wearing all required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection) throughout the day
- Speaking and hearing
- Typing and operating a computer
- Experienced in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Experience in Oracle/SAP or other inventory control systems
- Understanding of DOT/TDG Shipping Course Certification
- Ability to obtain Wabtec’s Level 1 Materials Certification in prescribed time from hire (usually 12-18 months)
- Working overnight shifts and multiple days in a row, as required
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental, and retirement.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
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.
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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.