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Director of Operations – North America Rail Manufacturing Location: Sacramento, CA (Relocation Available – National Search) Lead one of the most advanced rail manufacturing operations in North America. At Siemens Mobility, we are not just building trains—we are shaping the future of transportation. From the first mile to the last, our technologies power more sustainable, connected, and reliable mobility solutions across North America. Nowhere is that more visible than at our Sacramento facility —a flagship manufacturing hub employing 2,000+ people , where innovation, scale, and operational excellence come together to deliver the next generation of passenger locomotives, coaches, and light rail vehicles. This is your opportunity to step into a defining leadership role —one that sits at the heart of our operations and directly influences how we scale, optimize, and transform manufacturing for the future. The Role: Ownership at Scale This is not a functional leadership role—it’s full operational ownership . As Director of Operations, you will partner directly with the Vice President of Operations to lead a significant portion of our manufacturing organization—driving output, efficiency, cost performance, and continuous improvement across a complex, multi-line production environment. You will lead large, diverse teams, own critical production metrics, and play a key role in advancing lean manufacturing principles, digital transformation, and operational scalability at one of Siemens Mobility’s most important North American sites. Why This Role Matters Now • Flagship site impact: Lead operations at a core North American manufacturing hub central to Siemens Mobility’s growth • Scale & complexity: Operate within a high-volume, full-lifecycle production environment supporting multiple rolling stock programs • Transformation journey: Accelerate the integration of automation, digitalization, and smart factory capabilities • Market tailwinds: Play a leadership role in a business positioned for long-term growth driven by rail investment, infrastructure modernization, and sustainability initiatives across the U.S. What You’ll Own • Operational leadership at scale Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations across assigned areas—ensuring performance, safety, quality, and delivery targets are achieved • Cost, production, and efficiency accountability Drive cost optimization, productivity improvements, and resource utilization across labor, materials, and equipment • Large team leadership Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing organization—building leadership capability and strengthening engagement across front-line and management teams • Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement Champion lean principles, operational discipline, and structured problem-solving to drive measurable improvements in throughput and efficiency • Digital manufacturing & innovation Identify and implement opportunities to integrate automation, digitization, and advanced technologies across production processes • Cross-functional execution Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and logistics to ensure smooth execution of production programs and operational strategies • Strategic alignment & planning Translate business strategy into executable operational plans—aligning workforce planning, capacity, and investments with long-term growth • Performance visibility Deliver clear, data-driven reporting on key operational metrics to senior leadership, driving accountability and informed decision-making What You Bring You are a proven manufacturing leader who thrives in large-scale, complex environments and is energized by both operational execution and transformation. Required: • 15+ years of experience in rail manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments • 10+ years in progressive leadership roles , managing large teams and/or multi-layered organizations • Demonstrated success leading high-volume production environments with cost, output, and quality accountability • Strong experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence frameworks • Ability to lead in complex, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders • Bachelor’s degree (engineering, operations, business, or related field) What sets you apart: • Experience driving digital or smart factory initiatives • Background in transportation, heavy manufacturing, or capital-intensive industries • Proven ability to scale operations during periods of rapid growth or transformation • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels What We Offer • Competitive executive-level compensation (aligned to experience and scope) • Annual incentive program • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits starting Day 1 • 401(k) with company match • Tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs • Relocation support for top candidates (national search) • The opportunity to lead within a globally recognized, innovation-driven organization Learn more: Explore Siemens Benefits Your Legacy Starts Here This role is about more than running operations—it’s about defining the future of manufacturing at Siemens Mobility in North America . You will help shape how we build, how we scale, and how we deliver on the promise of more sustainable transportation systems across the country. If you’re ready to lead at scale, drive transformation, and make a lasting impact—we want to hear from you. #LI-AW1 You’ll Benefit From Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: benefitsquickstart.com The pay range for this position is $172,992 .00 - $233,886.00 annually with a target incentive of 20% 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens 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. EEO is the Law Applicants 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. Reasonable Accommodations If 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 for 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. Pay Transparency Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws. Application Deadline This 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. California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here . 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Director of Operations – North America Rail Manufacturing
Location: Sacramento, CA (Relocation Available – National Search)
Lead one of the most advanced rail manufacturing operations in North America.
This is your opportunity to step into a defining leadership role —one that sits at the heart of our operations and directly influences how we scale, optimize, and transform manufacturing for the future.
The Role: Ownership at Scale
This is not a functional leadership role—it’s full operational ownership .
Why This Role Matters Now
Flagship site impact: Lead operations at a core North American manufacturing hub central to Siemens Mobility’s growth
Scale & complexity: Operate within a high-volume, full-lifecycle production environment supporting multiple rolling stock programs
Transformation journey: Accelerate the integration of automation, digitalization, and smart factory capabilities
Market tailwinds: Play a leadership role in a business positioned for long-term growth driven by rail investment, infrastructure modernization, and sustainability initiatives across the U.S.
What You’ll Own
Operational leadership at scale
Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations across assigned areas—ensuring performance, safety, quality, and delivery targets are achieved
Cost, production, and efficiency accountability
Drive cost optimization, productivity improvements, and resource utilization across labor, materials, and equipment
Large team leadership
Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing organization—building leadership capability and strengthening engagement across front-line and management teams
Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement
Champion lean principles, operational discipline, and structured problem-solving to drive measurable improvements in throughput and efficiency
Digital manufacturing & innovation
Identify and implement opportunities to integrate automation, digitization, and advanced technologies across production processes
Cross-functional execution
Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and logistics to ensure smooth execution of production programs and operational strategies

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