Job Description **Job Description- Senior Operation Leader, Siliguri** **Description:** Responsible for leading locomotive maintenance & operations of a world-class Locomotive Service Shop to drive business metrics & customer expectations. Provide leadership and operational guidance during the startup followed by ramp-up phase to ensure the Service Operations is ready to handle locomotives as per contractual milestones. Build a strong cross functional team of various team members and implement the maintenance playbook to drive a culture of quality, cost and safety amongst the workforce. Drive key operational & team success and support overall business profitability. **Key responsibilities include:** + Establish a vision for maintenance operations framework for Service’s Operations incorporating lean principles and Wabtec Smart Shop philosophy + Set strategic direction for planning and scheduling work orders based on predictive, scheduled & unscheduled loco maintenance activities + Work Closely with the Indian Railway Officer’s for compliance of the contractual requirements, protecting Wabtec IP & proper utilization of Indian Railways resources. + Strong coordination with the Wabtec & Indian Railway team’s to implement the safety culture & deploy best practices to improve productivity + Hire & grow a world class, highly competent technical team with high levels of passion, determination & achievement. + Setup & drive customer facing process for reconciling metrics & reports on a weekly/monthly basis. Interface with divisional stakeholders of the customer. + Coordinate with different cross functions leaders across Wabtec to ensure all the processes are implemented in the shed for smooth operations. + Embrace Lean & Digital tools, drive continuous improvement projects around cycle time and cost reduction. Implement Wabtec Smart Shop techniques. + Encourage and support EHS, Quality efforts to drive a culture of safety & quality. Stay compliant with local regulations and specific customer safety policies. + Exhibit outstanding leadership and effectively communicate well with all levels of the organization including senior leadership. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of services and/or manufacturing operations, preferably in a global company + Demonstrated leadership in driving change in a matrixed environment + Ability to successfully motivate and maintain employee involvement while driving change + Prior experience of setting up operations for a large greenfield/brownfield facility. + Hands on experience in implementing Quality systems & mythologies **Desired Characteristics:** Boundary less thinker MBA or Master’s degree Lean Manufacturing Experience Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Ability to build & manage relationships with customers 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.