Manufacturing Production Manager

Siemens; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Knightdale facility seeks a 1st Shift Production Manager to lead day-to-day skid assembly operations in Knightdale, NC. You will manage safety, quality, delivery, and cost while driving continuous improvement and building frontline leadership in a startup-style manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will oversee KPIs (SQCDP), lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality and Finance, and develop future leaders for

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial manufacturing or equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience in an assembly/operations environment with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Lean manufacturing experience with process-improvement track record.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with SAP and Salesforce.com systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day production operations to exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including 6S, waste elimination, cycle time reduction, and process optimization.
• Plan and direct capital investments and resource allocation to improve productivity and align capacity with demand.
• Develop frontline talent and foster accountability, ownership, and a strong culture across teams.
• Oversee production systems, data accuracy and compliance across SAP, Salesforce, Dayforce, audits, and customer visits.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

SAP & Salesforce

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Salesforce.com

Dayforce

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!

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

The Knightdale facility will deliver integrated electrical skid assemblies that combine power distribution and power conversion equipment with protection and automation systems. Electrical skids provide outdoor rated, modular, value-add solutions for key vertical markets to improve delivery reliability and lower total cost of ownership for customers.

We are looking for a 1nd Shift Production Manager. This position will be based in Knightdale, NC.

We are seeking a 1nd Shift Production Manager to support operations at the Skid facility at our SieSAW Knightdale, NC location. This role is a key part of an expanding leadership team and is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing startup environment. As a Production Manager, you will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, develop frontline talent, and partner cross-functionally to drive operational excellence and meet business objectives.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will lead production activities for Siemens skid assembly one-of-a-kind operations in Knightdale/Raleigh, NC. You will manage production activities and report operational KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQCDP), as well as drive operational improvements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day‑to‑day production operations to exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer performance targets
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S, waste elimination, cycle time reduction, and process optimization
• Plan and direct capital investments and resource allocation to improve productivity, optimize inventory, and align capacity with sales demand
• Develop and engage talent by building leadership capability, fostering accountability, and promoting a strong ownership culture
• Oversee production systems, data accuracy, and compliance across SAP, Salesforce, Dayforce, audits, and customer visits

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment or working knowledge of a manufacturing facility
• Managerial understanding of critical success factors in an assembly, manufacturing, or operations environment
• Strong process mindset demonstrated through process improvement roles; lean manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of MS Office suite; scheduling systems including SAP and Salesforce.com

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, typically in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a similar field
• Familiarity with MV and LV switchgear, power transformers, protection and automation systems, PV, BESS inverters, and data center applications
• Experience with ATO, ETO, and CTO components in electrical products manufacturing
• Results- and solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated effective communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Ability to create accountability, lead by example, and manage manufacturing supervisors
• Strong team-building and people management skills, including succession planning and developing future leaders
• Ability to make sound decisions independently
• Strong collaboration with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, Finance, and other functions
• Experience in a startup environment
• Lean Six Sigma 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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$102,459 $175,644 10%