Global Head of Manufacturing Network & Transformation (f/m/d)

Siemens; Braunschweig; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation support

Benefits overview

Job summary

Siemens Mobility seeks a Global Head of Manufacturing Network & Transformation to shape and transform our worldwide manufacturing footprint. You will balance localization, capacity, and growth to support sustainable expansion and competitive product delivery.

You will drive investments, collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality, and build a diverse, high-performing organization. Hybrid work options and relocation support are provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership in manufacturing, industrialization, or factory management.
• Experience with global manufacturing networks and transformation programs.
• Experience in footprint development, localization, and factory optimization.
• Strong business acumen balancing operational and financial objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and intercultural leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global manufacturing footprint strategy balancing competitiveness, capacity, resilience and growth.
• Lead and develop a network of 14 production sites in 9 countries with ~1,700 employees.
• Drive localization initiatives and development of local capabilities for market access and cost competitiveness.
• Steer strategic investments across factories, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Advance operational excellence through value flow optimization and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and regional units.
• Build and inspire a high-performing global manufacturing organization across cultures.
• Represent manufacturing in key business decisions and guide SMO RI strategy.

Skills

Leadership experience

Global manufacturing network

Change management

Stakeholder management

Intercultural leadership

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

If you really want to make a difference – make it with us

Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG and has been a leading supplier in the field of mobility for over 160 years. Our core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems and related services. We have always been very innovative in making traveling faster, safer and more comfortable. Today, we need new solutions to new challenges such as climate change and rising populations worldwide. That's what drives us. That's why we shape mobility with passion, always being one step ahead. Through digitalization, we make infrastructures smart and create opportunities that get us from A to B sustainably and seamlessly. Our over 40,000 employees are pioneers in mobility who help to keep the world moving.

What do you contribute?

As the Global Head of Manufacturing Network & Transformation (f/m/d) for Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure (SMO RI), you will take on a newly created leadership role with a clear mission: shape and transform our global manufacturing footprint to support sustainable growth, strengthen competitiveness, and bring our products closer to our customers worldwide.

You will lead the evolution of a global manufacturing network of factories, ensuring the right balance between localization, operational excellence, investment, and long‑term business success.

In this role, you will:

• Define and execute the global manufacturing footprint strategy, balancing competitiveness, capacity, resilience, and growth.
• Lead and develop our network of manufacturing sites with 14 production sites in 9 countries and c. 1,700 employees. Plant and Workshop managers will report to you via dotted line.
• Drive localization initiatives and the development of local manufacturing capabilities to support market access, cost competitiveness, and business expansion.
• Steer strategic investments across factories, equipment, and industrial infrastructure.
• Advance operational excellence through value flow optimization and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Sales, and regional businesses to ensure efficient industrialization and competitive product delivery.
• Build and inspire a high‑performing global manufacturing organization, fostering collaboration, empowerment, and talent development across cultures.
• Represent manufacturing in key business decisions and contribute to the strategic direction of SMO RI.

What do you bring along?

• Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, industrialization, operations, or factory management within a global industrial environment.
• Strong track record in managing international manufacturing networks and leading transformation programs.
• Experience in manufacturing footprint development, localization strategies, and factory network optimization.
• Demonstrated success in strategic investment planning and industrial infrastructure development.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational, strategic, and financial objectives.
• Experience leading change and cross‑functional transformation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and intercultural leadership skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

What do we offer you?

Inclusion & Diversity

At Siemens Mobility, we are committed to justice and equality. Diversity enriches our team and promotes innovative solutions. We welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Purpose

We are pioneers in mobility. At Siemens Mobility, you will actively contribute to the transformation of transportation and climate protection in a market of the future, because our transportation solutions reduce CO2 emissions all over the world.

Mobile working /Remote working

With us, you will have the opportunity to work hybrid. This means that you can work remotely to a considerable extent. We have officially regulated this through a company agreement.

Relocation support

We welcome applications from people all over the world. That's why we support you with relocation costs and dealing with the authorities, among other things.

Benefits

You can find an overview of our benefits here.

How do you get in touch with us?

www.siemens.de/mobility

if you would like to find out more about Siemens Mobility before applying.

Www.siemens.com/global/en/company/jobs/faq.html

if you would like to obtain more information about the application process.

[phone]

if you would like to clarify further questions about the position via our applicant hotline.

www.siemens.com/mobility-jobs

if you would like more information about jobs and careers at Siemens.

As an equal‑opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.

The contact person handling this job ad is Mr. Karl-Christian Gerbaulet.