Latest Openings at Wabtec Corporation

Who will you be working with?

• As the Managing Director of Wabtec SA, you will collaborate with various stakeholders including internal teams such as Product lines, BU headquarters, Global functions, and external parties such as customers, partners, and suppliers. Your role involves leading the site management team, fostering a high-performance organization, and engaging with regional and global leadership to drive the One Wabtec strategy in the region. 

How will you make a difference?

• In this role, you will have a significant impact on Wabtec's operations and growth. Your strategic mindset will set the business vision and direction, guiding the development and implementation of effective business strategies. By overseeing project execution, sales, profitability, and cash flow, you will contribute to the achievement of set targets and the overall success of Wabtec. Your leadership qualities, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities will drive accountability, efficiency, and innovation. 

What do we want to know about you? 

We are looking for a candidate with:

• at least Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial and/or Engineering
• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Project Management
• over 10 years of proven experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 8 years in Operations Management
• experience managing a P&L, responsible for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering and Supply Chain functions.

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Job Description 

• Ensure tidiness and safety of the assigned work cell.
• Assist with housekeeping related duties. 
• Clean up assigned work areas.
• Report issues or hazards to immediate supervisor.
• Work closely with Technicians on daily activities.  
• Other tasks appointed by immediate supervisor.

Formal Education/Training:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Person Specification:
• Good eyesight
• Good writing and communication skills
• Very energetic
• Committed
• Good work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Manufacturing Experience

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Formal Education/Training:

• Matric, with math’s and science as one of the passed subjects.
• N3 Mechanical or higher
• Experience and Skills:
• Understanding basic Machine Safety and adherence to regulations
• Attention to detail.
• Understanding of production procedures and following manufacturing processes
• Ability to understand numbers (measurements etc.)

Duties (But not limited to): 

• Mixing of Friction Material to manufacture
• Mixing machines (Friction Material Industrial mixing machine)
• Press Machines. (Computer Operated Machines)
• Hot Oven machines (Computer Operated Machines)
• Operating in a high-volume environment with expected results to the daily schedule.
• Must operate to specific work instruction weighing the material required, mixing and pressing them to the expected requirement.
• Operating grinding machines for brake pads and discs