Production Supervisor - Swing Shift

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

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Production Supervisor at our Sacramento manufacturing facility. You will lead a diverse assemblers team on the production floor, drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You will plan workflows, manage staffing and equipment, and develop talent through reviews and coaching. Experience in rail production and SAP/ERP is highly valued; certifications like Six Sigma Black Belt are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 (rail, aviation/aerospace, naval, heavy equipment).
• Rail industry experience preferred, light or heavy rail production.
• Proficient in SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, OSHA Safety, CME, Supply Management, EIT, or PE license are a plus.
• Hands-on experience in customer service, maintenance, or aftermarket in rail.
• Lean tools and methods: 5S, 7 Wastes, root-cause analysis, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan production operations, workflows, and sequencing to meet safety, quality, schedule, and labor targets.
• Manage manpower and equipment planning, including hiring and promotions.
• Foster open communication on work status, performance, and process improvements.
• Lead employee development through performance reviews and training plans.
• Drive readiness and continuous improvement for on-time vehicle shipment.

Skills

SAP ERP

Lean methods

Six Sigma Black Belt

Root cause analysis

Yamazumi methods

Automation roadmaps

Kanban

Education

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

Tools

SAP/MRP 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