**Job Family:** Electrification & Automation **Req ID:** 474874 Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? Transform the everyday with us! About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation: The Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future.We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our team! The EA Business Unit in Wendell, North Carolina, which is its U.S. headquarters, focuses on electric-vehicle charging, photovoltaic inverters, medium-voltage power distribution equipment including packaging and services, and solutions, including automation. Additionally, assembly of low-voltage motor control centers, and retrofit and replacement circuit breakers occurs at the facility. We are looking for a Head of Production. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Head of Production provides leadership and expertise in establishing and maintaining an efficient manufacturing program in support of the division’s strategic plan. You will develop efficiency strategies to ensure the attainment of business metrics and production goals with special attention to budgetary requirements. You are responsible for promoting a culture that focuses on safety, quality, cost, and delivery while actively driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Acting as a liaison for the factory, maintaining sound working relationships with internal and external partners. Roles & Responsibilities: Manage the factory’s production activities, managing and reporting operational KPI’s, and overseeing operational improvements. All Production Managers will report directly into the Head of Production. Responsible for 6S initiatives across each manufacturing line and will have a strong focus on employee Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Cost, and Inventory Control. Responsible for promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. Moreover, this role is responsible for ensuring that resources are properly assigned to meet our customer demand. Work closely with the Plant Manager to ensure production success through careful strategy development and deployment. Provide the operational leadership of the production organization to meet production requirements for Safety, Quality, OTD, Inventory Control, and Productivity to meet our customers’ expectations. Drive 6S initiatives across each manufacturing line. Develop, monitor, maintain, and improve key performance indicators to measure production performance to targets and daily metrics of production goals vs. achievements. Eliminate wastes, improve cycle times, reduce thru-put times in production. Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results. Process optimizations, procedures, and instruction updates in alignment with the Technical Department. Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime. Develop new leaders and increase employee’s competency level. Drive an ownership culture where all employees feel they are an integral part of the business. Establish and maintain a professional relationship with all employee representative levels. Manage production order tasks in Salesforce.com. Ensure accurate manufacturing hours in SAP production bill of materials. Participate actively during audits and customer visits. You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree, typically within Business Management, Operations, Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment or working knowledge of a manufacturing facility including previous management experience leading production organizations. Must be able to demonstrate leadership, provide tactical supervision, and effectively delegate prioritized work assignments to subordinate staff while understanding of the critical success factors in a Manufacturing/Operations environment. Strong process mindset demonstrated in process improvement role. Lean manufacturing experience. Result and solution oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have excellent communication and team skills to create and effectively maintain positive work environment with co-workers and management. Ability to create accountability and to lead by example. Ability to prioritize and to work under pressure and act independently. Knowledge of MS Office; SAP, Salesforce.com. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of medium voltage or low voltage switchgear About Siemens: We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) . Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce: We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. \#LI-BJ1 #WendellMFGYou'll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here. (https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html) The pay range for this position is $120,540 - $206,640 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. 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