Plant Director Wabtec SA
Core
Lead manufacturing operations, supply chain, and engineering functions to deliver on-time, high-quality rail equipment and manage P&L performance.
Role type
Senior Plant Director (Manufacturing & Operations)
Builds
Rail freight and transit equipment, brake systems, and related maintenance/overhaul services
Domain
Rail transportation manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
P&L management, operations strategy, cross-functional leadership, project execution, localization strategy, budgeting, performance management, stakeholder negotiation, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Strategic mindset, critical thinking, financial acumen, team culture transformation, union relations
Technologies
ERP systems, manufacturing execution systems, project management tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement business strategies to achieve financial targets and operating plans; Direct planning and execution of multiple manufacturing lines to ensure on-time delivery; Lead site management in developing annual budgets and performance reviews; Manage long-term customer contracts and commercial negotiations; Ensure site compliance with statutory regulations and industry standards (Quality, EHS, Cybersecurity); Drive site culture transformation and talent development; Align regional operations with global One Wabtec strategy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight