Production Manager

Siemens; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Broken Arrow, OK is seeking a Production Manager to lead switchgear and switchboard manufacturing across MV and LV product lines. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and team performance through multiple shifts and departments in an Engineer‑to‑Order environment.

The role requires a strong technical background, cross‑functional collaboration, and a passion for continuous improvement, with a focus on Lean principles and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years in Engineer-to-Order manufacturing.
• Proven leadership with cross‑department collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead production activities across shifts and product lines and oversee supervisors.
• Drive on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization.
• Foster safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS standards.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve design issues and improve manufacturability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean practices on the production floor.
• Monitor metrics and implement corrective actions to sustain operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

SAP

Six Sigma

Excel

Cross‑department collaboration

Safety

Production planning

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Siemens OPW system

Job description

Job Family: Electrical Products

Req ID: 524753

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 Production Manager. This position will be based in Broken Arrow, OK.

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Production Manager with deep expertise in switchgear and switchboard manufacturing. This leadership role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and team performance across assembly operations for multiple product lines in both Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, cross-functional experience, and a passion for continuous improvement in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production activities across multiple shifts and product lines within the switchgear factory and lead a team of supervisors.
• Drive the assembly operations to meet internal and external deadlines, ensuring efficient internal scheduling and resource utilization for all the processes.
• Champion and foster a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards through close collaboration with EHS department.
• 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, efficient and work 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 top operational 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.

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

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 is required; presentation skills are a plus.
• Dedication to safety, quality, and operational integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• (ETO) switchgear and switchboard manufacturing environment in multiple departments within a switchgear factory (e.g., production, planning, material management, order management, safety, quality, assembly, testing etc.).
• 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.

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$114K $154K 10

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Manufacturing