2nd Shift Production Lead — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 61,547 - 105,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd Shift (2:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.) to oversee the 8DJH GIS line at the Electrification and Automation facility.

You will lead daily production, develop a team, drive Lean, 6S and safety, collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics and planning, monitor KPIs, and support new product introductions with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory role within a production setting.
• Working knowledge of SAP in a manufacturing context.
• Proven Lean, process improvement and 5S implementation.
• Excellent communication, leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage daily production activities to meet or exceed safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Supervise and develop a team of production associates, ensuring engagement and performance.
• Champion 6S, Safety, and Lean Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Planning to resolve production issues.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions as needed.
• Optimize labor and equipment utilization to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Utilize Tier Meetings to track metrics and implement improvements.
• Direct day-to-day activities in production areas, including manpower and workload assignments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality standards and company policies.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes on the floor.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate records in SAP and production workflows in Salesforce.com.
• Oversee time and attendance tracking using Dayforce for payroll compliance.
• Participate in audits and customer visits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote ownership, collaboration, and innovation across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Data-driven

Problem solving

Communication

Team building

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Siemens in Wendell, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd Shift (2:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.) to oversee the 8DJH GIS line at the Electrification and Automation facility.

You will lead daily production, develop a team, drive Lean, 6S and safety, collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics and planning, monitor KPIs, and support new product introductions with a focus on safety and quality.