Production Supervisor - Swing Shift

Siemens AG; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Sacramento, California is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a high-performing assembly team on the manufacturing floor. You will plan production operations, define workflows, and drive safety, quality and on-time shipment while mentoring a diverse workforce.

The role emphasizes lean methods, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional partners. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in production planning or line launches,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience planning and launching new production lines in rail- or related industries.
• Experience in rail industry with focus on light or heavy rail production.
• Proficient in SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, OSHA Safety, or Professional Engineering License.
• Hands-on experience in customer service, maintenance, or aftermarket businesses within rail.
• Lean methods and tools including 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan production operations, define workflows, establish priorities, and sequence production activities to meet objectives while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and labor-hour targets.
• Establish and adjust manpower, equipment planning, and work-order sequencing to meet evolving production demands.
• Foster open communication across the team regarding work status, performance, and process improvements.
• Lead employee development through performance management, including reviews and coaching.
• Drive production readiness and continuous improvement to minimize defects and ensure on-time shipment.

Skills

Production planning

Team leadership

Rail industry experience

Lean / continuous improvement

Performance management

Automation roadmaps

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Kanban

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Yamazumi Methods

ABC-XYZ Analysis

Lean Shop Floor Management

Job description

• Sacramento - California - United States of America

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters. Apply today and be part of shaping the future with us!

Our continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor at our manufacturing facility.

In this pivotal role, you’ll make a significant impact on our high-performing production organization by leading and mentoring a talented, diverse team of assemblers. We’re looking for someone who thrives on the production floor—someone who leads by example, inspires collaboration, and fosters an environment where every team member can succeed.

If you’re passionate about driving results, building strong teams, and creating a culture of excellence, this is the role for you!

What you will be doing:

• Plan production operations, define workflows, establish priorities, and sequence production activities to meet project objectives and interdepartmental requirements while achieving safety, quality, schedule, and labor-hour targets.
• Establish, monitor, and adjust manpower, including hiring and promotions, as well as equipment planning and work-order sequencing to meet evolving production demands.
• Foster open and consistent communication across the team regarding work status, department performance, process improvements, company policies, and operational expectations.
• Lead employee development through performance management, including bi-annual reviews, training plans, coaching, and ongoing development of manufacturing personnel.
• Drive production readiness and continuous improvement by ensuring vehicles are prepared for internal and external inspections, minimizing defects through root cause elimination, and maintaining readiness for on-time vehicle shipment.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering or a combination of experience and education.
• 5+ years of experience in planning and launching new production lines in low-speed environments such as rail, aviation/aerospace, naval, and heavy equipment.
• We would be impressed if you have proven experience in the rail industry, with a focus on light or heavy rail production.
• Proficient in SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, OSHA Safety, Certified Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Management, EIT, or Professional Engineering License.
• Hands‑on experience in customer service, maintenance, or aftermarket businesses within the rail industry.
• Expertise in lean methods and tools, including 5S, 7 Types of Waste, root cause analysis, Yamazumi Methods, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, ABC-XYZ Analysis, and Lean Shop Floor Management.
• Experience in developing technology roadmaps for automation.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Purpose is the reason a company exists. It's not about making money or selling products - it's the deeper "why" behind everything we do. It answers the question: What problem are we solving? What positive change are we creating?

For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.

The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Our technology is everywhere

in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.

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You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $100,266.00 - $117,912.00 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, click here .

Criminal History

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