Siemens Large Drives LLC is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Superintendent to join our new motors and large drives company, Innomotics.
We are embarking on an exciting journey to create a leading motors and large drives company under the name Innomotics. Siemens is combining its business activities in low- to high-voltage motors, geared motors, medium-voltage converters, and motor spindles. Our headquarters is located in Nuremberg, Germany, and we will have approximately 14,000 employees worldwide, operating in nearly 50 countries. Our new company specializes in motors and electric drive systems and prides itself on 150 years of experience in motor manufacturing with a broad range of service offerings, innovative solutions, and a digitalization portfolio. Innomotic embodies our commitment to excellence and innovation, providing reliable motion in a digital world.
We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Superintendent to lead day-to-day manufacturing activities with a focus on operational excellence. In this role, you will drive a strong safety culture throughout the department to become world-class. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager (New Kensington), this position is an integral part of the Manufacturing Leadership Team. You will provide direction and leadership to staff, including Team Leaders and Direct Labor Associates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a manufacturing operation to ensure revenue targets, cost efficiency, quality, and safety requirements are met with transparent measurement of results.
- Manage hiring, training, and development of all resources on the manufacturing team.
- Lead and facilitate project teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of inputs into the manufacturing process.
- Collaborate with peer function Supervisors and leaders to ensure the manufacturing process meets customer expectations.
- Ensure a focus on employee safety and that all safety requirements are met.
- Assure accuracy and availability of manufacturing procedures to support product assembly.
- Model resource needs and complete those needs with a focus on meeting customer expectations while maintaining an appropriate cost structure.
- Work closely with Team Leaders and Direct Labor Associates to ensure a collaborative and positive relationship while challenging all associates to continually upgrade their skills and performance.
- Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes and drive implementation of Lean practices within the manufacturing operation.
- Identify and implement digital tools to improve the performance of the manufacturing processes.
- Define and drive effective problem-solving processes to assure problems are defined, root causes are identified, and appropriate short and long-term corrective actions are implemented.
- Define and maintain work flows to achieve efficiency.
- Support functional budgets and business plans for the manufacturing function.
- Maintain overall responsibility for the success of the manufacturing area.
- Define and develop manufacturing strategy implementation with team leaders.
Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Demonstrates and applies knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures for area managed and good knowledge of other areas in the company and how they interact.
- Demonstrates full understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, and performance management.
Requirements:
- BS/BA degree in a related field OR an Associated degree with 3-5 years of proven experience in manufacturing or supply chain logistics.
- 1-3 years of proven track record leading a production team or project team including general manufacturing practices and production control.
- Well-developed collaboration and influencing skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
- Experience with lean manufacturing tools and processes.
- Experience in ERP systems, ex: SAP
- Experience in multi-shift workforce leadership for electro-mechanical assembly and testing
Preferred Requirements:
- Proven understanding of electro-mechanical skilled assembly, inspection, and test operations.
- Understanding of Lean principles and practices.
- Knowledge and experience in ISO 9001, 14001, & 45001 standards.
- Read and interpret drawings and electrical schematics.
- Understand tolerances, both Metric and Standard measurement systems.
- Proficient digital literacy: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience in an Engineer to Order environment is helpful.
Why You’ll Love Working at Siemens:
- Competitive compensation (salary and bonus) based on qualifications
- Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage from the first day of employment
- Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)
- Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays
- Career development opportunities
- Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
- Paid parental leave
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
At Siemens, we are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
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You should be proficient in:
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- High-level Operations Analysis