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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 thrive 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?\nTransform the everyday with us!\nThe Lean Transformation Manager will be the driving force in the journey to operational excellence within Electrical Products (EP) at our Electrical Distribution Equipment manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, TX. This role is crucial in developing a vision and executing a strategic plan that elevates the factory's operations to a future state defined by high performance, lean efficiency, and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the plant manager and leading an 11-person Lean team across a workforce of more than 1,200 employees, you will create a comprehensive roadmap for change and foster a culture of innovation and excellence throughout the organization, raising the bar rather than maintaining the status quo. This is an on-site role, working closely with teams on the production floor.\nYou will make an impact by:\nLeading the deployment of lean tools and methodologies such as 6S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping across all departments, including mechanical and electrical assembly, fabrication, material delivery, and robotic operations, to drive measurable gains in throughput and quality.\nBuilding and leading a high-performing 11-person lean transformation team, providing direction, mentorship, and development so the team stays aligned with transformation objectives and builds succession capability.\nOptimizing material flow and layout through flow design, material feeding, cycle time analysis, time studies, line balancing, and capacity modeling, advancing the plant's transition from stationary builds toward continuous one-piece flow.\nFacilitating Lean workshops, visual management, and Lean Thinker training for hourly employees, keeping the Lean team focused on improving production systems rather than becoming permanently absorbed in daily production work.\nWorking alongside data analytics and automation teams to evaluate new technologies, applying a fundamentals-first approach that simplifies and stabilizes processes before introducing automation, robotics, or digitalization.\nIntegrating lean principles into the factory's safety programs, ensuring every process improvement also enhances workplace safety.\nYou'll win us over by having the following qualifications:\nBasic Qualifications:\nEarned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related field.\nAccumulated a minimum of 10 years of experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or a related role within a large-scale manufacturing environment.\nLed lean transformation initiatives in a complex manufacturing setting, preferably in electrical or mechanical assembly, delivering results through completed implementation rather than recommendations alone.\nImplemented production-line improvements hands-on, including flow design, material feeding, cycle time reduction, time studies, line balancing, and factory layout.\nDemonstrated strong knowledge of lean tools and methodologies, paired with social competence and the ability to influence culture and workplace habits.\nPossess a strong understanding of process fundamentals and stabilization, along with energy, creativity, persistence, and the ability to engage and develop people.\nLegally eligible to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nGained experience in the electrical distribution equipment manufacturing industry.\nHelped establish or launch a production line in automotive manufacturing, rather than operating only within an established Lean system.\nHelped implement and run a new production lines in a high-volume environment.\nCompleted Lean Six Sigma certification from a recognized institution, with Black Belt certification preferred.\nFacilitated workshops and delivered Lean training to hourly and salaried employees.\nFamiliarity with robotics and automation in manufacturing processes is a plus.\nCompleted consulting engagements through full implementation and ownership of results.\nEarned a Master's degree in engineering, business administration (MBA), or a related field.\nA combination of education and directly related work experience will also be considered in lieu of a degree.\n#LI-EP1 #LI-ONSITE\nAbout Siemens:\nWe 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 as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.\nOur Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:\nWe 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.\nYou’ll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html\nThe pay range for this position is $126,639 - $217,096 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nSiemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.\nEEO is the Law\nApplicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.\nReasonable Accommodations\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation\nfor disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.\nPay Transparency\nSiemens follows Pay Transparency laws.\nApplication Deadline\nThis role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.\nCalifornia Privacy Notice\nCalifornia residents have the right to receive additional notices about their\npersonal information. 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