Production Supervisor Final Assembly Loco

Siemens•Sacramento, CA

9d•$103,274 - $121,449•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens Mobility is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for locomotive final assembly. The supervisor leads the production team on the floor and is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. The role involves coaching and developing employees, solving problems, removing roadblocks, and maintaining high production standards. The supervisor manages daily production operations and workflow, builds team capability, communicates production information, and ensures locomotives are ready for internal and customer inspections and shipment. Additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
At least 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including planning, launching, or supporting new production lines in complex, low-volume environments such as rail, aerospace/aviation, naval, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
Strong working knowledge of SAP or comparable MRP/ERP systems used to manage manufacturing operations, materials, and production.
Ability to apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles, including 5S, waste reduction, root cause analysis, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Yamazumi, and Lean Shop Floor Management.
Experience identifying root causes, improving processes, eliminating production inefficiencies, and implementing sustainable manufacturing solutions.
Hands-on experience supporting customer service, maintenance, or aftermarket operations, preferably in rail or another complex industrial environment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
Must be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or applicable.
Physical demands include frequent walking; reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; climbing stairs, steps, and ladders; working on elevated platforms and overhead; and occasionally lifting and moving up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the rail industry, particularly light or heavy rail production.
Experience developing or supporting automation and manufacturing technology roadmaps to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, OSHA Safety, Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), supply management certification, EIT, or Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations by setting priorities, managing workflow, and coordinating production sequences to meet project and cross-functional requirements.
Drive safety, quality, schedule, and labor performance while keeping the team focused on production targets and commitments.
Build and manage a high-performing team through workforce planning, hiring, promotions, coaching, training, development, and performance reviews.
Communicate production status, performance, process changes, expectations, and company policies to the team.
Ensure final assembly readiness and quality for internal and customer inspections; address defect root causes, partner with upstream teams on solutions, and drive readiness for shipment.