Lean Office Head

Siemens AG; Wendell (ID); On-site; USD 127,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens AG in Wendell, NC is seeking a Lean Office Head to drive lean transformation across North America Systems factories, focusing on quality, safety, and process excellence. Lead Lean initiatives, mentor teams, and balance strategic with tactical decisions while reporting to the Director of Operations – Systems.

Must have 7+ years in Lean manufacturing, strong P&L understanding, and willingness to travel 50–70%. Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading Lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S and waste elimination.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills with ability to influence peers.
• Systematic problem-solving, good judgment, and ability to innovate.
• Understanding of P&L or balance sheets and project payback concepts.
• Experience with building new (greenfield) operations and strong professional networks.
• Leadership of a team with goal setting and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Own Operational Excellence Strategy aligning guidelines and metrics.
• Drive Lean Culture strategies, cross-functional Lean delivery, and High Performance Teams.
• Provide Plant Performance Support using OPEX tools across facilities.
• Lead project managers, Lean teams, and task forces to fix operational issues.
• Plan and initiate benchmarking and self‑assessments across sites.
• Develop and deliver Lean Manufacturing training and mentor staff in OPEX concepts.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and advise upper management on BU objectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing leadership

5S implementation

Public speaking

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

MS Project

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 thrives 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!

We are looking for a Lean Office Head. This position will be based in Wendell, NC.

As the Lean Office Head for Siemens Electrification and Automation, you drive your organization towards a sustainable lean culture, recognized as the face of Lean manufacturing through your actions and results. You inspire others to find better ways of working and drive process excellence in North America Systems factories, focusing on Quality, Safety, Lean, Six Sigma, and operations. You promote Lean tools and develop an operational model to create synergy among facilities.

You establish world‑class process standards and resolve issues not aligned with these standards. You collaborate with business unit leads, functional heads, and global experts to drive continuous improvement. This role allows you to implement strategies and drive policies across Siemens Electrification and Automation, balancing strategic and tactical considerations. You report directly to the Director of Operations – Systems.

You’ll make a difference with:

• Operational Excellence Strategy – Align strategy, guidelines, and procedures for operational excellence, and support Policy Deployment metrics and improvement targets.
• Lean Culture – Drive Lean culture strategies and tactics, ensure cross-functional Lean implementation, and promote High Performance Teams.
• Plant Performance Support – Support regional and global facilities with OPEX tools to directly improve plant performance, and ensure global OPEX programs are implemented.
• Team and Project Leadership – Lead project managers, Lean teams, and task forces to address operational issues.
• Benchmarking and Assessment – Plan and initiate benchmarking and self‑assessments.
• Training and Mentoring – Develop and deliver Lean Manufacturing training, and mentor staff on OPEX concepts like Lean, Six Sigma, and High Performance Teams.
• Cost Reduction and Leadership Advisory – Drive cost reduction projects and advise upper management on business unit objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience with the following:
  • Extensive Lean manufacturing leadership including 5S and the identification and elimination of waste.
  • Strong communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to influence peers and others to achieve organizational impact
  • Systematic problem‑solving, high professional judgment and competence, and the ability to change existing approaches and generate innovative solutions
  • Business financial acumen, such as reading a P&L or balance sheet and understanding project payback periods.
  • Contributing to the build‑out of new (greenfield) operations from the ground up, with established networks within your field and proactive knowledge sharing
  • Performance leadership of a team including goal setting, developing growth plans and maintaining a culture of accountability.
• Willingness to travel 50-70% of the time to other facility locations
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification, and experience or certification in Total Productive Maintenance
• Automotive manufacturing and/or discrete manufacturing industry experience
• Experience with SAP or similar tools, and project management software such as MS Project
• Training or education in public speaking, accounting, and finance
• Experience with Lean tools such as line balancing and time studies

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $126,639 - $217,096 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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