Head of Contract Manufacturing

Siemens • Wendell, NC • 3h ago

Job Family: Electrification & Automation

Req ID: 516415

Head of Contract Manufacturing SI EA US

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this by empowering customers through the combination of the real and digital worlds, improving how we live, work, and move-today and for the next generation. We know our success depends on our people, which is why we prioritize a culture where you can grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Transform the everyday with us!

Our Electrification and Automation business supports more resilient infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and smarter supply chains-helping customers deliver reliable, high-quality products at scale.

We are looking for a Head of Contract Manufacturing. This position will be based in either Wendell NC, Prince George VA or Kenosha WI, depending on candidate's location.

The Head of Contract Manufacturing serves as the primary interface between Siemens' contract manufacturers (CMs) and the internal Siemens organization. This role ensures that external manufacturing partners deliver products that meet Siemens' quality, cost, delivery, and compliance standards, while acting as the central coordination point between the ordering organization and all supporting functions including Quality Management, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance.

This position is responsible for the supervision of multiple contract manufacturing (CM) sites with different CM partners. The incumbent will work as a liaison with each site and each CM partner to develop efficiency strategies to ensure the attainment of business metrics and production goals with attention to budgetary requirements. Develop and manage overall budget and load planning initiatives ensuring the CM plans adequately resource availability including headcount, and capital requirements. Act as liaison for the business, maintaining sound working relationships with internal and external partners.

In this role you will lead a team of specialists and leaders that will oversee the day-to-day operations. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role that requires strong relationship management, operational expertise, and the ability to drive performance across organizational boundaries.

You'll make an impact by:

Acting as the central coordination hub between contract manufacturers and Siemens functions

Building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with contract manufacturer leadership and operational teams

Conducting regular business reviews with contract manufacturers

Coordinating capacity planning between Siemens demand planners and CM production teams

Managing escalations and resolving operational issues in a timely and structured manner

Facilitating cross-functional problem-solving when issues span multiple departments

Supporting onboarding and qualification of new contract manufacturers, including site assessments and capability/capacity evaluations

Collaborating with management and plant personnel to establish shop floor organization and process flow to optimize production capacity using Lean principles

Forecasting and analyzing business trends to ensure operations are strategically aligned

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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

10+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or contract manufacturing leadership roles

5+ years of experience with the following:

Working with external manufacturing partners or suppliers

Contract negotiation, supplier management, and manufacturing operations

Executing Lean Manufacturing principles and operations

Full performance management and development of remote team members

Understanding business financial data, including P&L and operational performance metrics

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed between 50-75% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree, such as an MBA or Master's in Engineering/Supply Chain

Experience within electrical equipment, industrial manufacturing, or automation industries

Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management (PMP)

Proven track record driving cost savings, quality improvements, and supplier performance

Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional and external stakeholders

Experience managing global supplier networks or contract manufacturing strategies

$145,156 $248,839 20%

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Manufacturing

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