Supervisor, Production

Wabtec Foundry, in Wallaceburg, Ontario, is a business unit within Wabtec Corporation’s Components Division. Originally founded in the 1930’s, Wabtec Foundry is an Iron & Aluminum Foundry that focuses on producing products to support Wabtec’s extensive product line for the Rail Industry, Freight Car Components, Locomotive, Transit, as well as various other Industrial markets. Who will you be working with? Wabtec Foundry is currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team. You will work closely with other Departmental Supervisors, Scheduler and Quality to ensure production and sales targets are met. Also working closely with key suppliers to maintain product flow and ensure completion of required processes. This role’s responsibilities include production goals, customer on-time-delivery, quality objectives, safety, equipment sustainability and management of direct employees. This position requires good leadership and organizational skills to directly manage a production department. The position reports directly to the Operations Manager How will you make a difference? Uphold priorities of Safety, Quality, Customer OTD, Teamwork, Leadership and Wabtec Values. Work closely with other Department Supervisors and Team Members to ensure production is maintained and Customer priorities are met. Contribute towards the success of the business by achieving goals and milestones that impact positive transformation and continuous improvement. What do we want to know about you? Experience in foundry, casting or other metal production would be an asset. Technical knowledge of Foundry-related processes would also be an asset. Experience in sand moulding or related processes would be an asset. Experience in shipping procedures would be an asset. Strong organization skills and proven ability in problem solving and process improvements. Post-Secondary education in a related field would be an asset. Ability to effectively communicate with management, Suppliers, Customers and P