Production Supervisor - Swing Shift

Siemens; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens in the United States is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a diverse team of assemblers on the manufacturing floor. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring staff and aligning with program goals.

Experience launching new production lines in rail or related sectors is highly valued. We are looking for a results-driven leader with 5+ years of production planning experience, SAP proficiency, and Lean/Six Sigma know-how to optimize processes and prepare vehicles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience in business, operations, manufacturing, or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience planning and launching new production lines in rail-related sectors.
• Rail industry experience including light or heavy rail is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan production operations, define workflows, establish priorities, and sequence production activities to meet targets.
• Monitor manpower and equipment planning to meet evolving production demands.
• Foster open communication across the team regarding work status and performance.
• Lead employee development through performance management and coaching.
• Drive readiness and continuous improvement to ensure on-time vehicle shipment.

Education

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

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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.

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

Position Overview

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.

$100,266.00 $117,912.00