Focus Factory Manager

Siemens•Pomona, CA

6d•$150,000 - $204,000•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens Industry is seeking a Focus Factory Manager for its Pomona, California factory, which produces engineered-to-order power distribution equipment. The manager leads the Switchboard and Panelboard Assembly areas and is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance. The role oversees Production Scheduling and Planning, Project Management and Customer Service, and Production Managers and Production Supervisors, and reports to the Plant Manager. The position drives shop-floor safety, continuous improvement and defect prevention, customer satisfaction through reliable delivery and reduced lead times, cost control through waste elimination and data-driven lean methods, and accurate inventory and production flow. It also includes monitoring performance metrics, planning and developing the team, collaborating across functions, managing departmental budgets or business plans, and analyzing orders and product complexity to improve efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business management.
At least 8 years of proven leadership experience in a high-growth manufacturing environment.
Ability to lead and motivate salaried and hourly teams while building engagement, culture, and accountability.
Highly effective organizational, interpersonal, negotiating, and influencing skills.
Understanding of cost drivers, including labor, scrap, downtime, and materials; budgeting; cost-reduction projects; and resource planning for efficiency and headcount alignment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lean manufacturing, supply chain management, and production equipment such as electrical or hydraulic equipment.
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
Skill in data manipulation using Tableau, MS Excel, and other tools for performance analysis.
Project Management Certification.

Responsibilities

Drive safety culture across the shop floor through preventive measures and engagement.
Drive quality through continuous improvement of processes and systems to achieve zero defects.
Ensure customer satisfaction through high on-time delivery and reduced lead times.
Control costs by identifying and eliminating manufacturing waste using data-driven lean methodology and digital factory technology.
Improve inventory accuracy, inventory turnover, and production flow.
Monitor performance metrics and lead corrective actions to address gaps.
Conduct team resource planning, staffing, training, communication, and performance management.
Promote collaboration and results-focused work within the team and across peer groups.
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to solve operational issues.
Develop and manage departmental budgets and/or business plans to support aggressive sales growth.
Analyze order intake, product mix, and complexity to develop plans to improve efficiency.
Lead the Switchboard and Panelboard Assembly areas and oversee Production Scheduling and Planning, Project Management and Customer Service, and Production Managers and Production Supervisors.