Focus Factory Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Focus Factory Manager to join our team at the Southaven Distribution Center in Southaven, MS. This position will lead a team responsible for the operations of Fabrication, Machining, and Base Assembly builds for Siemens, a leading manufacturer of automatic transfer switches and power control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support a Zero Harm Culture to ensure employee safety.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and systems to achieve zero defects.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by reducing lead times and providing high levels of on-time delivery.
• Support your team to continually identify and eliminate waste from the manufacturing processes by applying Lean Manufacturing concepts and digital factory technology.
• Improve foundational inventory discipline and production flow to meet inventory accuracy and inventory turn-over requirements.
• Develop an annual budget and manage alignment to it.
• Champion an environment of partnership and a focus on achieving results within your team and across peer groups.
• Deliver effective Change Leadership to drive business improvements.
• Lead performance by providing frequent feedback and mentoring team members to achieve plan goals.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (high school diploma or state-recognized GED is the minimum education requirement—candidates with the right manufacturing leadership experience will be considered).
• Validated experience in a manufacturing/factory operations leadership role (preferably in a make-to-order or engineer-to-order environment) with proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• Proven ability to prioritize, empower, and lead others to achieve results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to present and promote new insights and products.
• Licensed to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with automation and digital manufacturing technology, Lean, Six Sigma certifications, SAP knowledge.

Pay

$91,463 - $156,794

Schedule

Full-time