Managing Director Sa - Kempton Park, South Africa - Wabtec

Wabtec

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Kempton Park, South Africa

1 week ago

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Description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail.

Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world.

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It's not just about your careeror your job title it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world.

Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

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?
- 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.

Your deep knowledge of business functions, exceptional analytical skills, and financial acumen are crucial.

Strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams are key attributes.

What will your typical day look like?

Your typical day involves leading the site management team, developing annual operating and financial budgets, and ensuring alignment with Wabtec's global product lines and functions.

You will guide the team in developing strategies and actions to deliver on the operating plan, overseeing cross-functional execution, and making key strategic decisions.

Monitoring site performance, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing long-term projects like the PRASA brake system contract will be part of your responsibilities.

Additionally, you will drive culture transformation, talent development, and performance management to foster a high-performance organization.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities.

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.