The Plant Director (Transit business) leads the site\u2019s operational, financial, and strategic performance. This includes full responsibility for manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, sourcing, and support functions, ensuring product quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. The role owns the site P&L and drives continuous improvement.
\n\tA key priority is executing business strategies that meet annual goals for sales, EBIT, cashflow, on\u2011time delivery, and quality. The Director leads cross\u2011functional teams, drives manufacturing localization, ensures regulatory compliance (BBBEE, Localization, NIPP), and oversees major long\u2011term projects such as the PRASA brake system program.
\n\tThe role requires strong leadership to build a high\u2011performance culture, develop talent, ensure safety, and maintain effective relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What do we want to know about you?<\/p>\n
Education<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
\n\tDiploma\/Certificate in Project Management<\/p>\n
Experience<\/p>\n
\t10+ years in industrial manufacturing, including 8 years in Operations Management
\n\tProven P&L management across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering
\n\tTrack record of leading cross\u2011functional teams to meet operational targets<\/p>\n
Person Specification<\/p>\n
\tStrategic and innovative thinker
\n\tStrong critical thinking and problem\u2011solving skills
\n\tExcellent communication abilities
\n\tDeep understanding of key business functions and interdependencies
\n\tStrong analytical and financial management skills
\n\tEffective leadership with focus on people development and accountability
\n\tStrong stakeholder management and relationship\u2011building skills<\/p>\n
What will your typical day look like?<\/p>\n
\tDrive strategies and daily execution across Commercial, Engineering, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Support functions
\n\tReview monthly\/quarterly\/annual performance across KPIs (Production, Sales, EBIT, Cashflow, OTD, Quality, Compliance)
\n\tEnsure site compliance with company standards, legal regulations, and industry certifications (Quality, EHS, Cybersecurity, RGPD, IRIS)
\n\tManage local statutory requirements (BBBEE, Localization, NIPP) to maintain corporate credibility
\n\tOversee the PRASA brake system project, ensuring strong customer relations, supplier coordination, and acceptable profitability
\n\tDevelop strategies to address supply chain constraints and inflation impacts
\n\tBuild a high\u2011performance culture, ensuring talent development, retention, and constructive union relationships
\n\tEmpower and support the site leadership team with clear accountability and decision\u2011making authority
\n\tPartner with regional leadership to advance the One Wabtec strategy<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
careers.wabtec.com<\/p>\n
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