Production Manager

Siemens; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is hiring a Production Manager based in Broken Arrow, OK. The role involves leading production activities, ensuring safety compliance, and cultivating high-performing teams across assembly operations for switchgear.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in an Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $111K to $150K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead production activities across shifts in the switchgear factory.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Drive cost productivity programs and monitor key metrics.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team management

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Excel

Operational integrity

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Production Manager based in Broken Arrow, OK. Responsible for leading safety, quality, productivity, and team performance across assembly operations for multiple product lines in both Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production activities across multiple shifts and product lines within the switchgear factory and lead a team of supervisors.
• Drive assembly operations to meet internal and external deadlines, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource utilization for all processes.
• Champion and foster a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards in collaboration with EHS.
• Confirm and validate SAP job hours, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Generate and handle non-conformance reports for missing or defective materials.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve design issues and support manufacturability.
• Work on processes to make them faster and more efficient, partnering with departments to drive productivity, standardization, and digitalization.
• Support industrial manufacturing engineers and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor.
• Ensure alignment with quality standards, Lean manufacturing principles, and operational best practices.
• Drive cost productivity programs (knowledge of internal OPW tool is a plus).
• Build, mentor, and lead high‑performing teams, promoting collaboration and accountability.
• Monitor critical metrics and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure operational excellence.
• Drive Operations and Business Unit (BU) led initiatives to drive performance and growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in an Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience, including team management and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, production systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office; presentation skills are a plus.
• Dedication to safety, quality, and operational integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an ETO switchgear and switchboard manufacturing environment across multiple departments within a switchgear factory.
• Proficiency in SAP and familiarity with cost efficiency tools; experience with Siemens OPW system is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement frameworks.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve production efficiency.

Salary: $111K - $150K