Siemens Energy

Snapshot of your Day

This role is a replacement for the Head of Manufacturing at the CB Jackson facility, essential for ensuring business continuity. The primary objective is to oversee and enhance manufacturing processes, focusing on the implementation of standards for safety, quality, and productivity within the Switchgears Americas business unit. To achieve these objectives, the position is structured around three core areas: strategic production and operations management, rigorous safety and quality assurance, and effective people leadership. This framework ensures the role directly addresses the operational demands of the facility while aligning with the broader 1-3 year strategic goals for the department. Given the focus on operational excellence and team leadership, the ideal candidate will be a senior manager with extensive experience in complex manufacturing environments. They must possess proven expertise in lean manufacturing, quality systems, and safety protocols, coupled with the ability to lead and develop multiple teams to achieve strategic targets.

How to make an Impact

• Drive production performance by planning, directing, and monitoring operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Optimize resource utilization through effective production scheduling and coordination with engineering, supply chain, and sales teams
• Ensure operational reliability by managing equipment maintenance and minimizing downtime to sustain productivity and asset performance
• Champion a culture of safety and quality by enforcing EHS standards and implementing robust quality control and assurance processes
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and solve root causes
• Provide strategic leadership by developing team capabilities, managing budgets and KPIs, and aligning departmental goals with overall business objectives

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical), Business Administration, or a related field, or relevant experience with 8–10 years of progressive manufacturing experience including leadership of multiple teams.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, including production planning, workflow optimization, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing principles to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Solid background in quality and safety management, including quality control, environmental health and safety (EHS), and adherence to safety standards.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma methodologies and root cause analysis to identify issues and implement data-driven solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities with strengths in strategic thinking, team building, accountability, and analytical problem-solving.

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 Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Check out this video to learn more about our Grid Technologies business https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/power-transmission.html

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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
· Parental leave

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