Wabash National Corp

Sr. Supervisor, COPCE

Wabash National Corp$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; certifications preferred.
  • 5+ years' experience in manufacturing management or production roles, focusing on continuous improvement.
  • Strong leadership abilities to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead a team to achieve production and continuous improvement goals.
  • Implement strategies to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Monitor production metrics to identify improvement areas and take corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with teams to align COPCE initiatives with business objectives.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices.
  • Conduct training to educate team members on continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and manage impactful manufacturing initiatives.
  • Access to continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
  • Engagement in innovative projects using emerging industry technologies.
  • Supportive change management processes to facilitate project implementation.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Senior Supervisor, COPCE at Wabash is responsible for overseeing the operations within the Center of Production and Continuous Excellence (COPCE). This role involves leading initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance production efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and lead a team within COPCE to achieve production and continuous improvement goals.
  • Implement strategies and initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of COPCE initiatives with business objectives.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices within COPCE.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate team members on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
  • Drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the COPCE team.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance COPCE capabilities.
  • Solicit feedback from stakeholders to refine processes and improve efficiency.
  • Support change management efforts to ensure smooth implementation of COPCE changes.
  • Other duties as assigned


Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; relevant certifications preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing management or production roles, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
  • Experience in using and implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.


Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
  • Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
  • Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
  • Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
  • Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
  • Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash


Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

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About Wabash National Corp

Wabash National Corporation is an American company that specializes in the design and production of semi-trailers, truck bodies, and liquid transportation systems. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana. Wabash National Corporation operates in three segments: Commercial Trailer Products, Diversified Products, and Retail. The Commercial Trailer Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of new trailers to the retail market. The Diversified Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of truck bodies, truck-mounted tanks, and intermodal equipment. The Retail segment involves the sale of new and used trailers, as well as the sale of aftermarket parts and services. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including transportation, construction, and agriculture.
Learn more about Wabash National Corp
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$97.4 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
-0.5%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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