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Transform the every day with us!

The Manufacturing Leader is responsible for the overall performance, strategy, and execution of the manufacturing operation. This role provides full operational leadership for a new plant, including ramp-up activities, team build-out, process implementation, and production readiness. The Manufacturing Leader will establish standards, implement policies, and oversee all production-related engineering and operational activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. 

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational discipline, people leadership, and experience in coating processes, including powder coating and epoxy operations. 

You will make an impact by:

• Provide end-to-end leadership for the manufacturing operation, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. 

• Lead the ramp-up of a new manufacturing plant, including hiring, onboarding, and organizational structure development. 

• Define and execute manufacturing project plans, timelines, and milestones to support start-up and ongoing operations. 

• Implement manufacturing policies, procedures, and standards aligned with company and regulatory requirements. 

• Oversee all production-related engineering activities, ensuring processes are capable, standardized, and continuously improved. 

• Manage and optimize Powder Coating and Epoxy processes to ensure product quality, efficiency, and compliance. 

• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing manufacturing leadership and production team. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles. 

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and P&O (HR). 

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

• 8–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience. 

• Experience leading plant start-ups or production ramp-ups in a Lean environment.

• Strong working knowledge of Powder Coating and/or Epoxy coating processes. 

• Experience hiring, leading, and developing manufacturing teams. 

• Strong project management skills, safety, quality, and continuous improvement experience. 
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certifications. 

• A strong people-first leadership mindset focused on culture and accountability. 

• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution. 

• Proven track record of improving cost, throughput, and quality metrics. 

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.

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