Head of Manufacturing - Horseheads, NY

Siemens Mobility; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail technology company in Horseheads, NY, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at its new manufacturing facility. The role requires strong leadership, change management skills, and at least 10 years of experience in capital equipment manufacturing. Offering a competitive salary of $200,000 - $275,000 annually, this position promotes an Ownership Culture focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineer-to-order, capital equipment manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in managing labor relations and collaborative negotiations.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% to customers, suppliers, and HQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of day-to-day operations at the Horseheads facility.
• Drive lean manufacturing practices and ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and implement a multi-year strategic vision for the site.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Supplier management

Lean manufacturing practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

VSM

RCA

FMEA

Job description

Siemens Mobility is investing $60 million in a first-of-its-kind, 300,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Horseheads, NY. This site will produce the American Pioneer 220—the first true high-speed trainsets built in North America—serving Brightline West’s Las Vegas to Southern California route. The facility will create approximately 300 high-quality jobs and redefine the future of U.S. rail manufacturing!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at our new Rolling Stock (RS) facility. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of American rail by driving innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of ownership.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead all aspects of day-to-day operations at the Horseheads facility.
• Drive lean manufacturing practices and ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with Project Management and other departments to align business objectives.
• Develop and implement a multi-year strategic vision for the site, and identify opportunities for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Champion EH&S initiatives and promote an Ownership Culture.
• Build and maintain a strong operations team with excellent employee/labor relations.
• Manage operational expenses and deliver on budget targets.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a similar relevant area is required; Advanced Degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in engineer-to-order, capital equipment manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and change management skills with experience in the rail industry, supplier management, and lean/quality tools (SAP, Excel, VSM, RCA, FMEA).
• Sophisticated understanding of performance management and team motivation.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% to customers, suppliers, and HQ.

Key Candidate Attributes

• Based in the region—ideally located in Horseheads or the broader upstate New York area. Demonstrated experience in managing labor relations and union interactions, including collaborative negotiations and resolution of workplace matters in alignment with organizational policies and employee engagement goals.
• Proven manufacturing and leadership experience.
• Demonstrates a great demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and a growth mindset focused on continuous improvement and team development.

At Siemens Mobility, we foster an Ownership Culture where every employee contributes to the company’s success. We emphasize lean principles, continuous improvement, and a safety-first approach. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in the railway industry.

You’ll Benefit From Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. The pay range for this position is $200,000 - $275,000 annually with a target incentive of 35 of the base salary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

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