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Production Manager

Wabtec761 open roles

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Banyo, QLD, Australia
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Your applicationOpen nowProduction ManagerWabtec · Banyo, QLD, Australia

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Early applications get read.

13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Wabtec postings stay open a median of 32 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.3%7 days
  4. 21.3%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
This job: posted 5 hours ago

Wabtec median: 32 days open

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Job Description

What are we offering you?

  • Role Ownership and Strong Career Progression Opportunities! Business is in a growth stage.
  • Training commensurate with experience
  • Rewards & Recognition Program
  • Birthday Leave
  • Discounted health insurance with Medibank
  • Novated Leasing options
  • Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 1000+ other retailers
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec’s Transit products and services serve all types of rail transit, from high-speed trains to regional networks and metro systems. Our integrated series of components, manufactured using advanced technologies, are designed to meet our customers’ needs for safety, energy efficiency and reliability. Whether it’s improving air quality for passengers with cleaner, greener HVAC systems; providing safe, reliable braking systems or pantographs or passenger information systems; or refining accessibility with advanced door system technology, our products are designed to meet the specific needs of our customers.

Where is the position located?

Banyo, Brisbane

How will you make a difference?

The Production Manager is responsible for leading workshop operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, while meeting customer expectations for quality, cost, and turnaround times. The role provides leadership to workshop teams, drives continuous improvement, and ensures effective planning, resource utilisation, and operational performance.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Promote, lead by example and ensure compliance with HSE and Quality practices in accordance with company policy and procedures for all production support team staff, suppliers, contractors and visitors.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction by developing and sustaining strong customer relationships, understanding customer priorities, responding promptly to enquiries and concerns, coordinating timely resolution of issues, and escalating matters where required to ensure customer needs and expectations are effectively met.
  • Ensure the coordination of resources, task allocation and supervision of the production team supports the continuity and efficiency of workflow to meet and exceed delivery of the production plan, production KPIs and customer requirements.
  • Ensure the overhaul, repair, modification, troubleshooting, investigations and/or testing of products is carried out in accordance with relevant work instructions, test specifications, drawings, bulletins, safety and quality requirements.
  • Ensure all relevant documentation specific to tasks and production processes is completed accurately and in full, in accordance with requirements.
  • Identify and plan labour and material demand requirements in conjunction with the Production Coordinator.
  • Mentor and guide the production team in relevant production processes, procedures, technical knowledge and training.
  • Escalate any safety, quality and technical issues that require support from internal departments and/or the Business Manager.
  • Generate reports for internal processes as required.
  • Resolve issues and negotiate favourable outcomes in a professional manner.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for production and facility requirements.
  • Ensure the working environment is maintained in a clean and safe condition at all times.
  • Promote and lead by example to ensure the team cleans, stores and maintains tooling, plant and equipment to support proper and safe functioning.
  • Ensure all plant, tooling and equipment is calibrated and/or preventive maintenance is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements.
  • Conduct meetings, including visual board, production and toolbox meetings, and be responsible for taking minutes and/or recording actions for matters that arise.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders and customer contacts.
  • Promote and lead by example with continuous improvement, Lean, Kaizen and 5S initiatives.
  • Take ownership of responsibilities and actively contribute towards the achievement of business performance goals, delivery timeframes and customer satisfaction.
  • Be willing to work outside or beyond normal hours to support business requirements.
  • Domestic or international travel may be required.
  • Perform other related duties as required to support business requirements.

What do we want to know about you?

Essential Experience

  • Trade qualification in either Mechanical Fitting / Boilermaker / Fitter /Trader
  • OR Diploma in Engineering
  • Significant leadership experience, including driving a high-performing and accountable workforce
  • Five years or more related experience within a manufacturing or services environment.
  • Effective organisational, time management, multitasking and communication skills
  • Demonstrated application of Lean methodologies within a production environment
  • Solid computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office and MRP/ERP systems
  • Current driver's licence

Desirable Experience

  • Formal leadership or management and engineering qualification.
  • Previous experience with rollingstock components in a manufacturing or services environment within the rail industry.
  • Understanding of the rail industry framework and related technical issues that arise.
  • Currently holds or is willing to obtain Forklift, First Aid, Fire Warden, SARC and RIW qualifications.

Applicants must have current working rights in Australia. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background and criminal history check.

We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response.

We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.

Additional Information

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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