Description
**Job Family:** Electrification & Automation
**Req ID:** 493393
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
**Transform the everyday with us!**
**About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:**
The Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future.
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our team!
The EA Business Unit in Wendell, North Carolina, which is its U.S. headquarters, focuses on electric-vehicle charging, photovoltaic inverters, medium-voltage power distribution equipment including packaging and services, and solutions, including automation. Additionally, assembly of low-voltage motor control centers, and retrofit and replacement circuit breakers occurs at the facility.
**Weare looking for a Production Manager – 2nd Shift. This position will be basedin Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.**
Reporting
to the Head of Production, the Production Manager will lead the production
activities for 2nd shift (3:00pm – 11:30pm) operations in Wendell, NC.
You will manage the production activities, report operational KPI’s, and
oversee operational improvements.
**Roles & Responsibilities:**
+ Lead, plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day production operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
+ Drive 6S initiatives across each manufacturing line
+ Drive on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery
+ Plan and direct needed investments to improve productivity and provide production capacity consistent with sales volume objectives and support manufacturing strategy
+ Eliminate wastes, improve cycle times, reduce throughput times in production
+ Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
+ Process optimizations, procedures and instruction updates in alignment with the Technical Department
+ Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
+ Develop new leaders, and increase employee’s competency level
+ Drive inventory optimization
+ Manage production order tasks in Salesforce.com
+ Ensure accurate manufacturing hours in SAP production bill of materials
+ Drive an ownership culture where all employees feel they are an integral part of the business
+ Participate actively during audits and customer visits
**You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor’s degree typically within Business Management, Operations, Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
+ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment or working knowledge of a manufacturing facility
+ Managerial understanding of the critical success factors in a Manufacturing/Operations environment
+ Strong process mindset demonstrated in process improvement role. Lean manufacturing experience
+ Result and solution oriented and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
+ Strong team building and people management skills
+ Ability to make smart decisions independently
+ Collaborating well with key functions like Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, Finance, and other functions
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Knowledge of medium voltage or low voltage switchgear
+ Knowledge of SAP and Salesforce. – removed from basic qualifications
+ Master’s degree
**About Siemens:**
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .
**Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:**
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
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$74,970 $128,520 10%
**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure
**Job Type:** Full-time
**Category:** Manufacturing
