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Siemens Gears/Motors Production Supervisor - Rail Traction Components in Alpharetta, Georgia
Job Family: Manufacturing
Req ID: 407139
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For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions – from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization – we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability .
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Position Overview:
The Motors/Gears Production Supervisor is an entry level management position. This position will support the GA400 Alpharetta operation and reports to the Manufacturing Manager. The Motors/Gears Production Supervisor monitors and manages the Production team, consisting of 15 to 20 production technicians, to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met. Shift hours are from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Motors/Gears Production Supervisor is required to work Fridays and Saturdays if needed and will get paid straight time after 45 hours worked. The Motors/Gears Production Supervisor communicates expectations and provides direction, training, and feedback to employees. He/she works closely with cross-functional areas to support production. Further focus on this role is to empower employees to work on continuously improving processes.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Conduct meetings with respective team members. Discuss status of production operations. Inform team about safety issues, employee polices, & quality issues.
Organize, monitor, and control the assembly area with regards to assigning employees, working procedures, material, processes, and tools so safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
Provide support to technicians by coordinating answers to technical and quality questions.
Coordinate actions with support functions to resolve issues.
Monitor key performance indicators for work centers, document deviations, and their effects. If necessary, initiate measures to resolve or avoid issues.
Participate in Gemba meetings, Quality Gemba, 6S audits, Quality Arena, and Safety Meetings.
Plan, assign, and assist in the training and development of employees. Track progress by updating the skills matrix and/or development plans OJT.
Organize, lead, and execute improvement projects and activities.
Coordinate work practice and policy development, safety, ISO, and policy administration.
Monitor employee performance. Prepare for and conduct mid-year and end of year performance evaluation.
Approve timesheets, PTO, and run payroll summary.
Monitor Production Management activities and perform transactions for conforming and closing production orders, and other movements.
Assist introduction of new products to GA400.
To thrive in this role, you have:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
Typically, up to 3-5 years of successful experience in a related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented in the job profile.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications in an Operations setting.
English Language – Candidate must have professional written/verbal/interpersonal communication skills to communicate and interact effectively as a leader for the facility and assigned production area
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)– Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations and procedures.
Computers – Knowledge of computer software applications (SAP, MS Office [Word, Excel, Access], MS Outlook, Minitab) and hardware.
Machines and Tools— Knowledge of machines, power tools, and hand tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Lean Manufacturing – Advanced knowledge of lean principles and techniques for optimizing processes and eliminating waste.
Management– Advanced knowledge of management techniques for effectively coordinating efforts of available resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
Leadership– Knowledge of leadership techniques for motivating and engaging a team to achieve a vision.
To further thrive in this role, you preferably have:
Extensive Mechanical knowledge and experience with motors/gears or equivalent mechanical experience
Demonstrates knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures for supervised group(s). Demonstrates understanding and application of supervisory approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
Must possess strong digital literacy with self-directed learning of other applications - including all office applications and prefer experience using SAP
Successful candidate will be expected to pursue and achieve the Siemens Performance Systems Expert Certification and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in a reasonable timeframe. These certifications require specific knowledge on the topics and experience in the role before certification is granted.
Why you'll love working for Siemens!
Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html . The base salary range for this position in Alpharetta, GA is $72,100 - $97,400. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
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