Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Siemens; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a Production Supervisor within Electrical Products to lead manufacturing operations that produce equipment to distribute power safely and reliably. You'll guide production teams, optimize resources, and uphold safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement in every decision.

Based on-site, this role operates 1st shift, 5:30am to 3:00pm with rotating weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in assembly, manufacturing, production operations, or a related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical proficiency and hands-on experience using hand tools in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret production requirements, prioritize work, and coordinate personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Improve safety across production lines by implementing effective Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, addressing hazards, and reinforcing a workplace culture focused on preventing incidents.
• Ensuring adherence to production schedules by prioritizing work, assigning personnel, balancing resources, and resolving line constraints to meet delivery commitments.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing production employees by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, conducting employee review meetings, and coordinating required training.
• Maintaining product quality by interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications, identifying defects, and taking corrective action to support consistent, zero-defect production.
• Coordinating with purchasing, production planning, warehouse, and support teams to maintain material availability, minimize interruptions, and protect schedule attainment.
• Leading daily production activities through accurate shift reporting, performance tracking, and timely escalation of safety, quality, staffing, and delivery risks.
• Maintaining productive labor relations by applying the collective bargaining agreement consistently and addressing employee matters with fairness, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Skills

2+ years experience in manufacturing

Mechanical proficiency

Use of hand tools

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Decision making

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/engineering/business/ops

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 thrive 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!

As a Production Supervisor within Electrical Products (EP), you’ll lead manufacturing operations that produce the electrical equipment customers depend on to distribute power safely and reliably. You’ll guide production teams, optimize people and material resources, and create a culture where safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement are part of every decision. Your leadership will help maintain zero-defect expectations, resolve production constraints, and ensure the team meets established standards while developing the next generation of manufacturing talent. This role is based at our Grand Prairie, Texas manufacturing facility and requires an on-site presence.

Shift: 1st - 5:30am - 3:00 pm (Rotating Weekends, and Overtime)

You will make an impact by:

• Improving safety across production lines by implementing effective Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, addressing hazards, and reinforcing a workplace culture focused on preventing incidents.
• Ensuring adherence to production schedules by prioritizing work, assigning personnel, balancing resources, and resolving line constraints to meet delivery commitments.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing production employees by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, conducting employee review meetings, and coordinating required training.
• Maintaining product quality by interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications, identifying defects, and taking corrective action to support consistent, zero-defect production.
• Coordinating with purchasing, production planning, warehouse, and support teams to maintain material availability, minimize interruptions, and protect schedule attainment.
• Leading daily production activities through accurate shift reporting, performance tracking, and timely escalation of safety, quality, staffing, and delivery risks.
• Maintaining productive labor relations by applying the collective bargaining agreement consistently and addressing employee matters with fairness, professionalism, and sound judgment.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of successful experience in assembly, manufacturing, production operations, or a related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical proficiency and hands‑on experience using hand tools in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, decision‑making, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret production requirements, prioritize work, and coordinate personnel in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, operations, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience supervising production, assembly, manufacturing, or operations employees.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Background working in a unionized manufacturing environment and applying a collective bargaining agreement.
• Project management experience involving production improvements, process changes, or operational initiatives.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and manufacturing documentation.

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