Manufacturing Supervisor Job at Siemens in Buffalo Grove

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Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We empower customers by combining the real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. Our global, diverse team challenges and supports you to grow in new ways.

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Transform the everyday with us!

We are looking for a 1st Shift Production Supervisor. This position will be based at our Buffalo Grove, IL factory. The Manufacturing Supervisor is the key driver of all daily production related processes and the hub of information transfer between the hourly assembly workforce and Management, Engineering, Quality Control, Purchasing and Planning. The base shift is 8 AM – 4 PM, and this person will have 20-30 direct reports.

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will:

• Improve safety for all personnel that work in and around production lines
• Drive initiatives to reduce production errors, improve quality and increase productivity
• Adhere to production schedule, assigning personnel to work areas and monitoring progress
• Resolve line constraint problems and report results through shift production summaries
• Plan, oversee and document training of personnel
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews
• Work closely with purchasing, planning, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability and schedule adherence
• Liaison between Manufacturing and Engineering
• Support performance measurement and documentation of manufacturing processes
• Drive continuous improvement projects
• Support digitalization efforts to implement tools such as Digital Work Instructions, Operator Displays, Performance/Status Dashboards, and other connected tools

You’ll make an impact with these qualifications:

• 2+ years of successful experience in an Assembly/Manufacturing or related field in a supervisor role
• Mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong leadership and time management experience
• Demonstrates full understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, talent development and performance management
• Experience collaborating and team building with different internal organizations and locations
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products
• Experience with SAP or similar MRP system

Ready to create your own journey? Join us today.

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 and advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose, adding real value for customers.

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.