Maintenance Operations Specialist

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

Wabtec - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Maintenance Operations Specialist at Wabtec Corporation is responsible for providing frontline leadership to a team of maintenance technicians. This role focuses on problem-solving, driving process adherence, and executing operational objectives. The specialist will manage day-to-day activities, including timekeeping and discipline, while ensuring the maintenance team meets production schedules and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and leadership to the Maintenance team, including troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Train and develop technical skills of maintenance employees and educate them on business strategy and metrics.
• Participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance work using CMMS, source and purchase maintenance parts and services, and support the operation of the Maintenance storeroom.
• Support and meet maintenance and production schedules, driving productivity and quality initiatives while managing the area within budget.
• Interface with internal and external customers to define priorities for shifts and work groups.
• Manage employees' schedule requirements, including timekeeping, overtime, time off, and discipline.
• Communicate and enforce safety policies and other plant policies.
• Participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate leadership and coaching skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing or 3 years military experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate one to two projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and quality/process improvement skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Mechanical knowledge.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan