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About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:
The Electrification and Automation (EA) 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 into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!
The Knightdale facility will deliver integrated electrical skid assemblies that combine power distribution and power conversion equipment with protection and automation systems. Electrical skids provide outdoor rated, modular, value-add solutions for key vertical markets to improve delivery reliability and lower total cost of ownership for customers.
We are looking for a Production Manager. This position will be based in Knightdale, NC. Relocation cost assistance is available.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, The Production Manger will lead the production activities for a Siemens medium-voltage power distribution production / manufacturing line in Wendell, NC. You will manage the production activities, managing and reporting operational KPIs and OKRs, and overseeing operational improvements.
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 Insure 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 visitsYou’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor or master’s degree, typically within Business Management, Operations, Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering 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 an Assembly/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 Demonstrated effective communication skills at all levels in the organization 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 Knowledge of MS Office; Scheduling (MS Project, Primavera, etc): SAP, Salesforce.comPreferred Qualifications:
Familiar with MV, LV switchgear, power transformers, protection and automation systems, PV and BESS inverters Knowledge of data center, photovoltaic, battery energy storage, power distribution applications Software application knowledge of SieOps (Salesforce), MS Dynamics, MS Teams 6S methodology knowledge and certificationAbout 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.
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The pay range for this position is $89,670 - $15,3720 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.
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