Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
About The Position
As a Production Supervisor within Siemens Electrical Products, lead manufacturing operations producing electrical equipment used to distribute power safely and reliably. Guide production teams, optimize people and material resources, and foster a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. Maintain zero-defect expectations, resolve production constraints, ensure established standards are met, and develop manufacturing talent. The role is based at the Grand Prairie, Texas manufacturing facility and requires an on-site presence. The first-shift schedule is 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and overtime.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of successful experience in assembly, manufacturing, production operations, or a related field.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Mechanical proficiency and hands-on experience using hand tools in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret production requirements, prioritize work, and coordinate personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, operations, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience will also be considered.
- Previous experience supervising production, assembly, manufacturing, or operations employees.
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment and applying a collective bargaining agreement.
- Project management experience involving production improvements, process changes, or operational initiatives.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and manufacturing documentation.
Responsibilities
- Implement effective Environmental, Health, and Safety practices, address hazards, and reinforce a culture focused on preventing incidents.
- Prioritize work, assign personnel, balance resources, and resolve production-line constraints to meet delivery commitments.
- Supervise, coach, and develop production employees; set expectations, monitor performance, conduct employee review meetings, and coordinate required training.
- Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications, identify defects, and take corrective action to maintain product quality and zero-defect production.
- Coordinate with purchasing, production planning, warehouse, and support teams to maintain material availability and minimize interruptions.
- Lead daily production activities through shift reporting and performance tracking, and escalate safety, quality, staffing, and delivery risks promptly.
- Apply the collective bargaining agreement consistently and address employee matters fairly and professionally.
Benefits
- Siemens offers health and wellness benefits; details are available through its benefits website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
