Production Supervisor- Light Rail / Locomotive Weld (2nd Shift)

Siemens•Sacramento, CA

5d•$103,274 - $121,449•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads light rail and locomotive welding and fabrication teams and oversees shop-floor operations. The role combines manufacturing expertise and people leadership to drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. The supervisor assigns work, prioritizes production to meet schedules, and applies Lean principles to improve manufacturing performance. 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 production 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.
Willingness to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or applicable.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in 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 welding and fabrication operations, supervising Production Technicians, Operators, and other team members; assign work and prioritize production to meet established schedules.
Ensure compliance with EHS and OSHA requirements, manufacturing procedures, WPS requirements, specifications, inspections, and quality standards.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices, including eliminating waste, maintaining 6S standards, improving standardized work, and recommending process and procedure improvements.
Improve shop-floor performance by reducing changeover times, balancing line capacity, monitoring OEE and TAKT time, and improving production and material flow.
Address non-conformances, coordinate inspections, control consumable and material waste, prevent over-welding, and schedule work to support production and profitability.