Manager of Methods Department

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.

We are looking for an experienced Manager of Methods to join our manufacturing plant in Přehýšov, who will play a key role in implementing new projects, optimizing production processes and leading a team of technologists. If you have a technical mindset, experience in a manufacturing environment and a desire to push things forward, we would love to meet you

At our Wabtec plant in Přehýšov (Nýřany - Plzeň - north), we manufacture air conditioning units for rail vehicles. We are leaders in our field. We do not engage in mass production. We fulfill the specific wishes of our customers. Every year, we manufacture more than 4,500 air conditioning units, which are shipped all over the world. Our customers include companies such as Siemens, Hyundai Rotem, Alstom, Škoda, Stadler, and many others. For 20 years, we have been a stable employer with secure orders for several years in advance. 

• leading a team of technologists and organizing the work in the assigned department
• preparing and optimizing serial production, managing production tools and technologies
• supervising compliance with technological processes and production standards (5S, HSE, ISO)
• managing projects from sampling to serial production
• analyzing production losses, making suggestions to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• cooperating in the selection, training and development of new employees
• communicating across departments and regularly reporting results

• High school/university education in the field of electrical/machinery
• min. 2 years of experience in a similar position
• knowledge of lean production principles (Lean), FMEA, REFA an advantage
• excellent organizational and communication skills
• user knowledge of PC work
• responsibility, diligence, ability to make independent decisions
• active knowledge of English or German

• 25 days of vacation and 4 sick days per year
• flexible working hours 7,5 hours per day
• transport allowance 2Kč /km
• great group of colleagues and help with adaptation
• contributions to language courses 2x3.000,- CZK/year - after a trial period
• meal allowance up to 1900 CZK / month
• pension contribution 500 CZK
• discounted call tariffs for family
• annual bonus (according to personal goals met)
• rewards for blood donation up to 5.000, -Kč

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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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.

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