Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Siemens • Augusta, GA • 2h ago

Job Family: Electrical Products

Req ID: 486005

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!

Siemens' Electrical Products delivers the hardware and smart technologies that power and protect buildings, factories, and critical infrastructure around the world. We design and produce advanced low-voltage equipment-from breakers and switchgear to intelligent protection and automation devices-that keep electrical systems safe, efficient, and connected. Our team is driving the industry forward by pairing rock-solid engineering with digital innovation, creating solutions that reduce downtime, optimize energy use, and shape the future of electrification.

We are looking for Lean Manufacturing Specialist. This position will be located within 180 miles of Roebuck SC or in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area.

We are seeking a highly experienced Lean Manufacturing Specialist to support the design and optimization of a new manufacturing facility. In this role, you will serve as a senior individual contributor with the potential to step into a leadership position as the project advances. You will be responsible for developing an efficient, scalable factory layout and driving process improvements across production, material flow, and logistics.

You'll make a difference by:

Leading the development of the factory layout using Lean methodologies and CAD tools.

Designing production flow, work centers, and workstation setups to support safe, ergonomic, and high-productivity operations.

Defining material logistics strategy including material flow, storage, Kanban loops, and line-side delivery.

Performing line balancing, time studies, motion studies, and workflow optimization.

Conducting plant simulations; Siemens Plant Simulation experience strongly preferred.

Applying Lean tools such as Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, and value stream mapping.

Identifying and eliminating waste across production and logistics processes.

Collaborating with engineering, operations, supply chain, and EHS to align design with requirements.

Facilitating Lean workshops and training sessions with multi-functional collaborators.

Developing project timelines and deliverables; track progress to ensure cost, quality, and schedule alignment.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of experience with the following:

Lean manufacturing, industrial engineering, or production system development-automotive or discrete manufacturing preferred.

Confirmed expertise in factory layout design, line optimization, and material flow engineering.

Proficiency in CAD tools for layout planning.

Experience with work center design, production line balancing, and time studies.

Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

3+ years of experience with plant simulation tools.

Willingness to relocate within a yet undetermined area between Chattanooga, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Augusta or in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area.

Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

Siemens Plant Simulation strongly preferred.

Lean certification such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Industrial safety training.

APICS or supply chain/materials management certifications.

Experience supporting new facility startups or expansions.

Familiarity with ERP and MES systems.

109,670 188,006 15%

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Strategy

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