Group Lean Leader - Freight Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?  

The Group Lean Leader will report to the CVP of Continuous Improvement. This position will support and matrix into the Rail Power VP of Operations and their direct reports. You will work in a team environment to develop, support, and coach the operations teams and local lean leaders to improved manufacturing and/or value stream speed, delivery, quality, and productivity utilizing lean methodologies.  Once the transformation foothold has taken root in the Global Integrated Supply Chain, the transformation will transition to critical business processes and the business.  

How will you make a difference?   

As a member of the Lean Team, you will be responsible for leading Value Stream Coaches and partnering with the operations teams to develop, support and improve manufacturing and/or value stream speed, delivery, quality, and productivity utilizing lean methodologies. You will be an integral part of continued development of our Wabtec Management System.  You will work with the expanded lean team to develop company strategies, creating and improving our lean corporate standards. 

What do we want to know about you?   

• Bachelor's degree in Lean Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or other related field from an accredited university 
• Minimum ten additional years of experience leading teams in a lean transformation(s) where both lean leadership and change management up, across, and down through the organization was demonstrated. 
• Deep faith in lean and its principles with a proven track record leading in a TPS type transformation and business operating system transformation…. much beyond a lean-six sigma tool type continuous improvement initiative.  A lean zealot. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.  
• Clear thinker, able to analyze and resolve complex problems. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects ensuring buy-in from key stakeholders in a matrix environment at all levels. 
• Established project management skills, experience documenting, planning, and stabilizing programs.  
• Ability to work effectively across functions; extensive experience leading cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams, proven mentoring and coaching abilities, ability to motivate & inspire others. 
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time. 

What will your typical day look like?   

• Be an engaged business partner to Operations Leader/leadership team; help create the lean vision for the Group and implement a strategy to improve the customer experience through improvements in cycle time, delivery, and ensure all other customer critical to quality area are at the forefront of the strategy. 

• Change agent responsible for delivering performance excellence through execution of lean initiatives and providing thoughtful coaching of the functional standard work and problem solving. 
• Support the functional teams in developing and executing lean plans to improve the customer experience areas and driving strategy and detailed problem solving around global operations metrics for the Group. 
• Be comfortable coaching executives in lean methodology and principles, Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment), problem solving, etc.  
• Support implementation of lean across global operations and the business including establishment of standards, metrics, employee training, kaizen workouts, change implementation, and after-action reviews. 
• Continuously evaluate operational best practices for inclusion in lean standards; develop training materials and programs to support and sustain standard operating procedures. 
• Develop and improve the Business Operating System known as the Wabtec Management System such that it is recognizable and trusted source of business operating practices and processes. 

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

While this position is remote, it may include occasional work at a Wabtec office/site or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager.  

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.  

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. Role posted in Fort Worth, TX / Kansas City, MO / Pittsburgh, PA / Grove City, PA / Erie, PA

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 job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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