We are looking for a 2nd Shift Production Manager. This position will be based in Knightdale, NC. We are seeking a 2nd Shift Production Manager to support operations at the Skid facility at our SieSAW Knightdale, NC location. This role is a key part of an expanding leadership team and is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing startup environment. As a Production Manager, you will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, develop frontline talent, and partner cross-functionally to drive operational excellence and meet business objectives.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the 2nd Shift Production Manager will lead production activities for Siemens skid assembly one-of-a-kind operations in Knightdale/Raleigh, NC. You will manage production activities and report operational KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQCDP), as well as drive operational improvements.
Roles & Responsibilities - Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer performance targets
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S, waste elimination, cycle time reduction, and process optimization
- Plan and direct capital investments and resource allocation to improve productivity, optimize inventory, and align capacity with sales demand
- Develop and engage talent by building leadership capability, fostering accountability, and promoting a strong ownership culture
- Oversee production systems, data accuracy, and compliance across SAP, Salesforce, Dayforce, audits, and customer visits
You'll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's or master's degree, typically in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a similar field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment or working knowledge of a manufacturing facility
- Managerial understanding of critical success factors in an assembly, manufacturing, or operations environment
- Strong process mindset demonstrated through process improvement roles; lean manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of MS Office suite; scheduling systems including SAP and Salesforce.com
- Ability to work swing shifts, including day and weekend shifts, as required for coverage
Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with MV and LV switchgear, power transformers, protection and automation systems, PV, BESS inverters, and data center applications
- Experience with ATO, ETO, and CTO components in electrical products manufacturing
- Results- and solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated effective communication skills at all levels of the organization
- Ability to create accountability, lead by example, and manage manufacturing supervisors
- Strong team-building and people management skills, including succession planning and developing future leaders
- Ability to make sound decisions independently
- Strong collaboration with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, Finance, and other functions
- Experience in a startup environment
- Lean Six Sigma certification
You'll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $102,459 - $175,644 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
