Production Supervisor - Coach Final Assembly

Production Supervisor - Coach Final Assembly

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Our continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor in our Coach Final Assembly department. In this critical role, you’ll play a key part in driving success within our high‑performing production organization. You will lead and mentor a talented, diverse team of Assemblers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and collaboration on the production floor. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment—someone who leads by example, inspires their team, and fosters a culture where everyone can succeed.

If you’re passionate about leadership and operational excellence, this is the role for you!

• Plan production operations, define workflow, and establish priorities and production sequences to meet project and interdepartmental requirements.
• Meet project targets for safety, quality, schedule, and direct labor hours.
• Establish, monitor, and adjust manpower (includes hiring and promoting), applicable equipment planning and work‑order sequencing to meet production demands.
• Facilitate positive communication with entire team on a regular basis to keep them informed of work status, department performance, process changes, and company policies.
• Conduct bi‑annual employee performance reviews including planning, monitoring, and documenting the training & development of manufacturing employees.
• Ensure production vehicles are ready for in‑process inspections from internal and external customer inspectors in the Final Assembly Production area in advance of shipping vehicles.
• Minimize defect write‑ups and findings through the systematic elimination of root causes while driving solutions to be implemented in the upstream processes.
• Drive all areas and functions such as to support in the preparedness and readiness for vehicles to ship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering or a combination of experience and education.
• 5+ years of experience in planning and launching new production lines in low‑speed environments such as rail, aviation/aerospace, naval, and heavy equipment.
• We would be impressed if you have proven experience in the rail industry, with a focus on light or heavy rail production.
• Proficient in SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, OSHA Safety, Certified Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Management, EIT, or Professional Engineering License.
• Hands‑on experience in customer service, maintenance, or aftermarket businesses within the rail industry.
• Expertise in lean methods and tools, including 5S, 7 Types of Waste, root cause analysis, Yamazumi Methods, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, ABC‑XYZ Analysis, and Lean Shop Floor Management.
• Experience in developing technology roadmaps for automation.

• Freedom and healthy work‑life balance‑ Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. Salary $100,266 with an annual incentive target of 5% of the base salary. Position open to either first or second shift. If selected for second shift, there is an additional 10% shift differential. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.