Siemens

Production Supervisor - Swing Shift

Siemens$100K — $117K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in planning and launching production lines in low-speed environments like rail or aviation.
  • Experience in the rail industry, particularly light or heavy rail production, is a plus.
  • Proficient in SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.
  • Certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, OSHA Safety, or Certified Manufacturing Engineer are advantageous.
  • Hands-on experience in maintenance or aftermarket services in the rail industry is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with lean methodologies, including 5S and root cause analysis, is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Plan production operations to achieve safety, quality, and timing objectives.
  • Monitor and adjust manpower and equipment planning to meet production demands.
  • Communicate openly with team members about work status and departmental performance.
  • Lead employee development through coaching and performance management.
  • Drive continuous improvement to minimize defects and ensure vehicle readiness for shipment.

Benefits

  • A variety of health and wellness benefits available for employees.
  • Access to resources for health management and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
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 From
Siemens 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.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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