Fabrication Department Manager

Siemens; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Grand Prairie, TX, seeks an operational leader to manage fabrication across switchgear and switchboard manufacturing in an Engineer-to-Order setting. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost, while leading continuous improvement and cross-functional efforts to remove constraints and improve manufacturability.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets, and align with strategic growth initiatives to sustain profitability and efficiency at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical, or electronics engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 10 years of leadership, team management, and cross-functional experience in production, planning, material management, quality, safety, order management, assembly, or testing.
• 10+ years experience with lean manufacturing, production systems, continuous improvement methods, and operational best practices.
• SAP, MES and Microsoft Office for production tracking, reporting, analysis, and communication.
• Problem-Solving, communication, organization skills, and supporting safety, quality, and operational integrity.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for production operations across multiple shifts and product lines within the switchgear and switchboard factory, including direct leadership of fabrication operations and supervisory teams.
• Own production execution, capacity planning, resource allocation, and schedule attainment to consistently meet customer commitments and business objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence and ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, and environmental health and safety requirements.
• Own quality performance and operational integrity by leading resolution of non-conformances, material shortages, and manufacturing issues while ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implemented.
• Direct cross-functional efforts with engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and production teams to remove constraints, improve manufacturability, and optimize operational performance.
• Establish, monitor, and drive performance against key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Lead transformational continuous improvement initiatives focused on Lean manufacturing, standardization, digitalization, productivity improvements, and waste elimination.
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams through leadership, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
• Own cost productivity commitments, operational budgets, and business performance targets while driving sustainable improvements in efficiency and profitability.
• Champion factory growth initiatives, operational scalability, and strategic business objectives to support long-term organizational success.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 thrive 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

This role is accountable for the overall performance of Fabrication operations across switchgear, power panels, and switchboard manufacturing within an Engineer-to-Order environment. The Focus Factory Manager drives safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost performance, continuous improvement, and organizational capability across multiple product lines. This position provides operational leadership and direction to achieve business objectives, accelerate factory growth, and ensures execution excellence across the value stream.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for production operations across multiple shifts and product lines within the switchgear and switchboard factory, including direct leadership of fabrication operations and supervisory teams.
• Own production execution, capacity planning, resource allocation, and schedule attainment to consistently meet customer commitments and business objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence and ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, and environmental health and safety requirements.
• Own quality performance and operational integrity by leading resolution of non-conformances, material shortages, and manufacturing issues while ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implemented.
• Direct cross-functional efforts with engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and production teams to remove constraints, improve manufacturability, and optimize operational performance.
• Establish, monitor, and drive performance against key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Lead transformational continuous improvement initiatives focused on Lean manufacturing, standardization, digitalization, productivity improvements, and waste elimination.
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams through leadership, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
• Own cost productivity commitments, operational budgets, and business performance targets while driving sustainable improvements in efficiency and profitability.
• Champion factory growth initiatives, operational scalability, and strategic business objectives to support long-term organizational success.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 10 years of experience with the following leadership, team management, and cross-functional, collaboration production, planning, material management, quality, safety, order management, assembly, or testing.
• 10 plus years experience with lean manufacturing, production systems, continuous improvement methods, and operational best practices.
• SAP, MES and Microsoft Office for production tracking, reporting, analysis, and communication.
• Problem-Solving, communication, organization skills, and supporting safety, quality, and operational integrity.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-to-Order environments across areas such as production, planning, material management, order management, assembly, or testing.
• Experience with Siemens processes, policies, tools, IT infrastructure, culture, and products.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, lean, or other structured process improvement frameworks.
• Experience using data analysis to identify trends, improve production efficiency, and support operation decisions.
• Familiarity with cost productivity tools and productivity tracking systems.

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.

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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$135,303 $231,948 15%