A Snapshot of Your Day As Plant Manager Investment Casting (Blades and Vanes Tampa), you lead the site and its diverse, dedicated workforce in producing critical Blades and Vanes for our gas turbine fleet. Reporting to the Head of Blades and Vanes Tampa, you are responsible for Operations, Engineering, Quality and EHS (QEHS), Supply Management, and Facilities and Maintenance, and you own safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance across the plant. Working closely with the global Business Development, PMO, and Operational Excellence functions, you translate strategy into execution, build a culture of ownership and accountability, and secure the foundry's long-term competitiveness while the business grows!
How You'll Make an Impact - Lead the plant and cross-functional leadership team with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce performance.
- Foster a safety-first culture by ensuring EHS compliance, improving environmental performance, and driving continuous safety improvements.
- Own product quality and the Quality Management System, promoting robust process controls, KPI management, and on-time delivery.
- Manage site financial performance, including budgeting, yield improvement, scrap reduction, rework minimization, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Ensure manufacturing reliability through strong casting processes, supply chain stability, preventive maintenance, and equipment uptime strategies.
- Advance digitalization, automation, and site expansion initiatives to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
- Develop, engage, and retain high-performing teams while promoting accountability, inclusion, and professional growth.
What You Bring - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field); Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- 10 or more years of manufacturing leadership experience, including 5 or more years leading a multi-functional plant with full operational accountability.
- Experience in investment casting, foundry operations, or other high-precision manufacturing environments such as aerospace, gas turbines, or superalloy production.
- Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, KPI-driven management, budget ownership, supply chain management, and maintenance/reliability programs.
- Strong understanding of EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA) and Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
- Experience leading digital transformation, automation initiatives, and data-driven process improvements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with strong communication, resilience, emotional intelligence, talent development capabilities.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
About the Team Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Rewards - Career growth and development opportunities
- Supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
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