Manufacturing Line Manager - 2nd Shift

Siemens; Roebuck (SC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Roebuck facility in South Carolina seeks a Line Manager for 2nd shift to lead Busway manufacturing across fabrication and assembly. You will ensure production continuity, develop supervisors, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

The role requires on-site work in Roebuck, SC, with flexibility for overtime and cross-shift support. Strong collaboration with multiple functions is essential for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial manufacturing with frontline leadership experience.
• Experience translating priorities into staffing, capacity, and resource plans.
• Experience leading supervisors and cross-shift teams with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift Busway fabrication and assembly operations.
• Translate objectives into daily/weekly staffing, labor hours, and equipment plans.
• Coach Production Supervisors and build an inclusive team culture.
• Own safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and engagement metrics.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing operations

Lean manufacturing

Safety management

ERP/MRP (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Job Family:** Electrical Products

**Req ID:** 527627

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 Line Manager – 2nd Shift. This position will be based at our Roebuck, South Carolina facility.**

In this role, you will lead second-shift Busway manufacturing operations across fabrication and assembly, serving as the liaison between first- and third-shift teams to maintain production continuity and set the next shift up for success. You will translate operational priorities into safe, executable plans, lead Production Supervisors, resolve daily issues, and build the accountability, collaboration, and continuous-improvement culture needed to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee‑engagement goals. This position offers the opportunity to lead high‑impact initiatives in a custom, engineer-to-order electrical‑products manufacturing environment.

**You’ll Make a Difference By:**

• Lead safe, reliable, and efficient second‑shift operations across Busway fabrication and assembly while meeting company, regulatory, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Translate production objectives into daily and weekly plans for staffing, labor hours, equipment availability, material readiness, training, and support resources; coordinate priorities and handoffs across first, second, and third shifts.
• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors; establish clear expectations, strengthen accountability and leadership capability, and support an inclusive, respectful, and engaged team culture.
• Own performance for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, labor efficiency, scrap, overall equipment effectiveness, inventory, training, and employee engagement; use structured daily management and timely escalation to address risks.
• Partner with EHS, Quality, Materials, Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Learning & Development, Finance, and other functions to define problems, remove barriers, and resolve operational issues.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, 6S, standard work, visual management, root‑cause analysis, corrective action, automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement across custom, engineer‑to‑order operations.
• Manage labor, overtime, staffing, operating expenses, capacity, and productivity within approved priorities, while supporting audits, customer requirements, new‑product introductions, equipment installation, process validation, and production ramp‑up.

**You’ll Win us over by Having the Following Qualifications:**

**Basic Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related manufacturing leadership experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years leading supervisors, production teams, or comparable frontline manufacturing organizations, with the following:
• Managing daily production operations and delivering measurable results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, labor efficiency, scrap, equipment effectiveness, inventory, training, and employee engagement.
• Translating business priorities into production, staffing, labor‑hour, capacity, and resource plans; communicating expectations across shifts and organizational levels.
• Leading supervisors and frontline teams through performance management, accountability, issue resolution, succession planning, and organizational change.
• Using structured daily management, visual performance systems, tiered accountability, shift handoffs, problem escalation, root‑cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
• Managing labor, overtime, staffing, operating expenses, and productivity within approved budgets, and using Microsoft Office plus SAP or another ERP/MRP system for operational reporting and decisions.
• Ability to work on‑site in Roebuck, South Carolina, and support assigned shifts, including second or third shift, as applicable. Flexibility for overtime, weekends, schedule changes, and cross‑shift support is required based on business needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering; Engineering Management; Operations Management; Business Administration; Supply Chain; or a related discipline.
• Leadership experience in a complex, high‑volume, custom, make‑to‑order, engineer‑to‑order, or electrical‑products manufacturing environment, including large or multi‑shift operations.
• Experience with Busway products or related fabrication and assembly processes, including bar or sheet‑metal fabrication, stamping, forming, punching, bending, welding, grinding, painting, powder coating, epoxy, plating, kitting, or material flow.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, first‑pass yield, schedule attainment, throughput, labor performance, scrap, downtime, overall equipment effectiveness, inventory accuracy, or employee engagement.
• Ability to translate business and operational priorities into production, staffing, labor‑hour, capacity, and resource plans, with clear expectations for frontline leaders.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, environmental, quality, labor, attendance, timekeeping, and policy requirements, with sound judgment and effective cross‑functional partnership.
• Lean, Six Sigma, continuous‑improvement, or structured problem‑solving certification.

**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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$94,207 $161,498 10%

**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Category:** Manufacturing