Senior Integration Leader - Distribution Center at Wabtec in Plainfield, IN

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? How will you make a difference?

With the transformation of our One Wabtec Services Aftermarket Distribution in 2022, our business is well positioned for future growth. The role of the integration leader is to support our centralized distribution network in North America and abroad. The integration leader will prioritize and assess opportunities based on customer impact, business growth potential and complexity that will result in timelines and resource planning required to execute distribution opportunities. Successful support will include business savings, aftermarket order volume growth and resultant distribution network productivity.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Materials Management
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Operations Leadership
*** Travel 50%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Prior operational / distribution center leadership experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to utilize lean, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated project management skillset
Ability to adapt and flex in a dynamic environment

Strong understanding of operations and business financials
Proficient in Oracle ERP
Proficient in data analytics, systems navigation, and information management
Strong understanding of multi-site distribution operations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

What will your typical day look like?

Contribute to a business culture and appreciation for One Wabtec distribution; educating and emphasizing the benefits to our customers and our business.

Identify integration opportunities and develop criteria for engagement including cost, savings, resources required, prework expectations and associated timelines.
Lean transformation model to organize and solve problems to improve internal/external customer experiences. Identify wastes throughout the supply chain and coordinate efforts to be world class.
Digitize warehouse management system; establish baseline systems opportunities to improve current Oracle system to improve overall function within the Distribution Centers
Provide recommendations for automation within the distribution facilities to improve on safety, efficiencies, quality and sustainability within the network.
Successfully project management projects within distribution as well as supply chain to be clear on scop, cost and timing of projects.
Provide leadership and guidance to transition teams ensuring clear communication, timeline expectations and results.
Work with a variety of cross-functional leaders to achieve business level targets including annual savings and volume/revenue growth.
Integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
Coordinate transitions to ensure timelines are met and customer impact is negligible
Other duties as assigned

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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.

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.