Wabtec Now hiring for a Compressor Lead Technician
Location: Kansas City, MO
Pay Rate: $24.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Flexibility to work overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as needed.
Run the Shift. Lead the Team. Get the Respect.Wabtec is seeking a Compressor Lead Technician to provide daily leadership and operational support within our compressor production line. This hands-on role combines production responsibilities with team leadership, helping drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Lead serves as a key resource for team members, supporting workflow coordination, communication, training, and operational excellence while partnering closely with supervisors and production leadership.
Job Duties
- Lead and support daily production activities within the assigned manufacturing area.
- Communicate production goals, priorities, staffing assignments, and expectations.
- Coordinate workflow to support production schedules and customer commitments.
- Facilitate shift startup meetings and participate in GEMBA and production discussions.
- Monitor line performance and address barriers affecting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
- Support employee onboarding, training, mentoring, and cross-training efforts.
- Promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, PPE requirements, and quality standards.
- Identify and escalate safety concerns, quality issues, and operational challenges.
- Champion 5S, continuous improvement, and workplace organization initiatives.
- Support staffing coverage and production continuity during operational disruptions.
- Serve as a communication link between production employees and leadership.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree, technical training, manufacturing coursework, or leadership development training is preferred.
Experience Requirements
- 2-3 years of manufacturing, assembly, repair, or production experience.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and experience influencing team performance.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures, and specifications.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and employee engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is preferred.
- Previous supervisory, team lead, shift lead, or production leadership experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, production metrics, scheduling, or quality systems is beneficial.
- Experience coordinating with maintenance, quality, warehouse, engineering, or other operational departments is considered an asset.
- Individuals who are dependable, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to motivate a diverse production team are well positioned for success as a Compressor Lead Technician.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- Experience training, coaching, or mentoring employees.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based systems.
- Mechanical aptitude and manufacturing leadership experience.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods during the shift.
- Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, and move throughout manufacturing or warehouse environments as required.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely work around production machinery, material handling equipment, noise, and other conditions common to manufacturing environments.
- Ability to remain active on the production floor while monitoring employees, equipment, safety, quality, and workflow.
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay for leaders who know how to keep a shift moving.
- Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
- Leadership Opportunities that let you build manufacturing management experience while developing strong production teams.
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