Materials Technical Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You will work cross-functionally with Warehouse, Planning, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure seamless material flow and execution. This role serves as a key connection point between operations and material functions, partnering closely with leadership and frontline teams to maintain production readiness.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Materials/Operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring daily material readiness and execution alignment to support production schedules. The Materials Technical Advisor (MTA) is a senior-level individual contributor who owns day-to-day material priorities, execution decisions, and ERP accuracy. You will coordinate across multiple functions to resolve material issues, mitigate risks, and maintain operational flow. Your work directly supports production efficiency, inventory integrity, and on-time delivery performance.

What do we want to know about you?

• Do you have an Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing materials, inventory control, or production support?
• Do you have a strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite?
• Have you supported and worked closely with production schedules in a manufacturing environment?
• Are you able to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting?
• Do you have experience working in multi-line or complex manufacturing operations?
• Do you have advanced knowledge of ERP transactions and exception handling?
• Have you coordinated material execution across multiple production lines?

What will your typical day look like?

• Confirm daily material readiness and align priorities to production needs
• Communicate material status, risks, and coordinate recovery actions
• Oversee ERP transactions and investigate inventory discrepancies
• Resolve material issues with Warehouse, Procurement, and Production teams
• Support shop floor execution, including material movement and line support
• Maintain organized material areas and participate in inventory activities
• Ensure compliance with material handling, audit, and safety requirements

What about the physical demands of the job?

Frequent standing and walking, handling, and reaching outward. Occasional sitting, reaching up/over shoulder, climbing, and bending. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

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

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $27.00 - $32.00per hour 

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.

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).

Who will you be working with?

You will work cross-functionally with Warehouse, Planning, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure seamless material flow and execution. This role serves as a key connection point between operations and material functions, partnering closely with leadership and frontline teams to maintain production readiness.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Materials/Operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring daily material readiness and execution alignment to support production schedules. The Materials Technical Advisor (MTA) is a senior-level individual contributor who owns day-to-day material priorities, execution decisions, and ERP accuracy. You will coordinate across multiple functions to resolve material issues, mitigate risks, and maintain operational flow. Your work directly supports production efficiency, inventory integrity, and on-time delivery performance.

What do we want to know about you?

• Do you have an Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing materials, inventory control, or production support?
• Do you have a strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite?
• Have you supported and worked closely with production schedules in a manufacturing environment?
• Are you able to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting?
• Do you have experience working in multi-line or complex manufacturing operations?
• Do you have advanced knowledge of ERP transactions and exception handling?
• Have you coordinated material execution across multiple production lines?

What will your typical day look like?

• Confirm daily material readiness and align priorities to production needs
• Communicate material status, risks, and coordinate recovery actions
• Oversee ERP transactions and investigate inventory discrepancies
• Resolve material issues with Warehouse, Procurement, and Production teams
• Support shop floor execution, including material movement and line support
• Maintain organized material areas and participate in inventory activities
• Ensure compliance with material handling, audit, and safety requirements

What about the physical demands of the job?

Frequent standing and walking, handling, and reaching outward. Occasional sitting, reaching up/over shoulder, climbing, and bending. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

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

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $27-32 per hour. 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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