It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Wabtec in Pilsen

FAIVELEY TRANSPORT CZECH a.s., is the part of the Wabtec Corporation, which after merging with the French company Faiveley Transport in 2016 and the American company GE Transportation in 2019 became the largest manufacturer of components for the railway and transit industry. We are proud to deliver products for major transportation projects worldwide as pantographs, electro - mechanical switches, couplers, brakes, trolleybus collectors.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First.

How will you make a difference?

Develop & Manage the Production Team

Establish and implement Production Strategy, in liaison with FT CZECH Operations Director

Manage the production according to S&OP and Master Production Schedule –Monitor and achieve Production KPIs as defined in STRAP and agreed with FT CZECH Operations Director

Help to define and implement actions from the Continuous Improvement Plan

Optimize work and safety conditions

Participate in the Cost Saving Program of the plan

Implement and respect Quality System Procedures

Issue and monitor budget and 3 years Business Plan

Report periodically to the FT CZECH Operations Director

Participate as required in Corporate FT Group activities and initiatives

Support to Project Management, Engineering, Purchasing and Supply Chain Departments

Ensure subordinates adhere to all relevant safety rules and regulations

Stop production and deliveries where there is a risk of safety, quality escape or other negative consequence to the company

Right to decide about processes where quality and technical standards are not being maintained

Approval of expenditures in accordance with FT Czech finance procedures

Penalize all employees not following roles and standards

Award employees for actions that support company goals above and beyond their daily responsibilities

Ask all responsible employees for corrective and preventive action implementation

Representing company in negotiations with third parties in line with main responsibilities

What do we want to know about you?

Secondary education/ University degree in technical direction

Relevant professional experience in production management in industrial company

Good English and Czech language skills, PC skills (MS Office)

Knowledge of methods of production management

Knowledge of Lean and Safety processes is a big advantage

strong and mature personality

What can we offer?

Not everyone offers flexible working hours. Mine does though. We work 7,5 hours per day. With us, you will only find a clean and modern work environment. We create opportunities for your career growth.

For lunch you have a choice of 5 dishes in our company cafeteria

You will join a well-established team of colleagues who will start helping you with training

We will be happy to contribute to your free time within the Pluxee benefits - education, sports, culture

25 days of vacation + 3 days of a sick day

Language courses

Contribution for pension ensurance 1000 CZK (after trial period)

Discounted call rates for the family as well

Annual Bonus Incentive Program

Commuting Alowance 2 CZK /km

Employee referral reward

Corporate events and meetings

Helpline for employees

Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation 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 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.