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?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, you will be responsible for ideation, design, implementation of critical strategic initiatives. We have production facilities across the globe. You will help bring a strong focus to continuously improving both our team and our processes.

What do we want to know about you?

The Planning and Scheduling Manager demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and production schedules for the TX Locomotive Plant. He/She has the experience, expertise, and critical thinking capacity to solve complex problems. Ability to develop and execute objectives for self and others. This role affects both short-term and some long-term business goals. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, develop and execute objectives for self and others.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 3 years of supply chain, operations, or materials experience

Desired Qualifications

Planner, MTA, Buyer Experience (Wabtec Employees Only)
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and multi-task/prioritize as needed
Self-starter and highly motivated
Ability to lead a team, create a shared vision, and energize others
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans
Strong background in excel data analysis
Operational experience in Oracle highly desired
Experience with Microsoft Power Apps and Power BI

What will your typical day look like?

Lead and manage the TX locomotive planning team which is made up of three planners
Master schedule creation and auditing
Oracle demand load and auditing vs SIOP Forecast
Manage locomotive forecast, reschedules, and cancellation signals for planned ordered material
Ensure synchronization of Master Schedule and Production Schedule
Create Schedule Change Review Slides and facilitate SCR Meeting
Coordinate creation and release of manufacturing BOM’s with configuration control team as new programs appear on Master Schedule
Work with program management and engineering to establish sequence/layout of local LA’s in Master Schedule
Work with business leaders and Material Technical Advisors to coordinate any special sequence changes due to engineering testing, damaged units, etc.
Coordinate with SIOP leader to establish and communicate financial plan
Effectively communicate financial and build plans to plant manager & BL’s
Work closely with internal suppliers and buyers to ensure proper material signals are driven in the system and material will arrive on time for production needs
Weekly 1-1 meetings with planning team, also serving as point of escalation for any planning, build sequence, or VMI material issues
Escalate VMI material shortages to GEXPRO Site Leader as needed
Collect and publish weekly/monthly planning metrics performing root cause analysis with team as needed. Present metrics to manager and team
Support specialized reporting requests such as “what if” and scenario analysis (Generally involving BOM and LT data)

What about the physical demands of the job?

Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning process

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 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.