Head Of Operations Plant Manager

Wabtec Corporation https://www.wabteccorp.com is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 30K employees in facilities throughout the world.

This role is in one of our recently acquired company - Frauscher Sensor Technology India Private Limited, A Wabtec company) www.frauscher.in .

Job Description

Position Title - Head of Operations / Plant Manager

Location - Mysore, Karnataka.

Role Summary – As the Plant Manager for our upcoming plant in Mysore, you will work closely with a cross-functional manufacturing leadership team including Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, HR, and Project teams. The role involves strong collaboration with local and global sites to align production, supply chain, and quality objectives with overall business strategy. You will be responsible for leading end-to-end production operations at the Mysore site, including production planning, quality, logistics, procurement, and supply chain. You will support business objectives by ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role leads process optimization, capital investment planning, and people development.

The role reports to Global Operations Leader and works closely with the Managing Director.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production, planning, quality, logistics, and procurement activities at the Mysore facility in close collaboration and co-ordination with our global site/s
• Ensure highest level of EHS Standards at the pant
• Design/implement processes/procedures that effectively support the business.
• Generate, cultivate and communicate ideas for continual improvement of processes and activities across all areas of the operation.
• Drive achievement of production targets related to cost, quality, delivery, and safety
• Monitor and continuously improve production processes using Lean and continuous improvement tools
• Manage departmental budgeting, forecasting, and capital investment planning
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct and indirect team members; identify skill gaps and training needs
• All Financial, Commercial & Administrative Approvals
• Ensure all Process, System & Access Governance at met
  
  

Ensure every Quality, Safety & Compliance standards are met at the plant

Qualifications

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in production engineering, Operations, Business Management, or a comparable discipline
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in production or manufacturing operations with proven leadership, strong technical knowledge of electronics assembly or electronic manufacturing services (EMS).
• Experience with high-level strategic planning and daily tactical management of production lines, primarily focusing on high-precision electronics like Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs).
• Proven leadership experience managing medium-sized manufacturing operations with serial production with a global footprint.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production planning & control
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and process optimization methodologies
• High level of quality awareness and operational excellence mindset
• Experience working in an MNC; international exposure preferred
  
  

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity - Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you!

Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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 www.WabtecCorp.com.

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.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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