Position Overview:Our continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor at our manufacturing facility.
In this pivotal role, you'll make a significant impact on our high-performing production organization by leading and mentoring a talented, diverse team of assemblers. We're looking for someone who thrives on the production floor-someone who leads by example, inspires collaboration, and fosters an environment where every team member can succeed.
If you're passionate about driving results, building strong teams, and creating a culture of excellence, this is the role for you!
What you will be doing:- Plan production operations, define workflows, establish priorities, and sequence production activities to meet project objectives and interdepartmental requirements while achieving safety, quality, schedule, and labor-hour targets.
- Establish, monitor, and adjust manpower, including hiring and promotions, as well as equipment planning and work-order sequencing to meet evolving production demands.
- Foster open and consistent communication across the team regarding work status, department performance, process improvements, company policies, and operational expectations.
- Lead employee development through performance management, including bi-annual reviews, training plans, coaching, and ongoing development of manufacturing personnel.
- Drive production readiness and continuous improvement by ensuring vehicles are prepared for internal and external inspections, minimizing defects through root cause elimination, and maintaining readiness for on-time vehicle shipment.
This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.What you will need to be successful:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering or a combination of experience and education.
- 5+ years of experience in planning and launching new production lines in low-speed environments such as rail, aviation/aerospace, naval, and heavy equipment.
- We would be impressed if you have proven experience in the rail industry, with a focus on light or heavy rail production.
- Proficient in SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.
- Possession of relevant certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, OSHA Safety, Certified Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Management, EIT, or Professional Engineering License.
- Hands-on experience in customer service, maintenance, or aftermarket businesses within the rail industry.
- Expertise in lean methods and tools, including 5S, 7 Types of Waste, root cause analysis, Yamazumi Methods, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, ABC-XYZ Analysis, and Lean Shop Floor Management.
- Experience in developing technology roadmaps for automation.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
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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 $100,266.00 - $117,912.00 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
