Logistics Planning & Optimization

About the Role

Location
United States of America
North Carolina
Charlotte
Remote vs. Office
Office/Site only
Company
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organization
Gas Services
Business Unit
Central
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Mid-level Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

This is the ideal position for a technical skillset where every day is a busy, unique and challenging day.  The Production Planner has many responsibilities and is the heartbeat of the team.  They are closely tied to the Shop Floor and the Technical team to ensure the quoted durations for each project are accurate and prioritized for executing on time delivery.  They are also responsible for reporting out schedules for status to Customers.

The many areas that must feed into the final assembly area provides a dynamic scheduling challenge for production planning as scope of work and resource challenges make every day different and exciting!  We work closely with a multi-discipline team to gather information, assess resources, adjust plans and report out information.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact

The primary job requirements of this position are to plan and schedule the projects and resources for the Generator Final Assembly area.

Responsibilities include:

  • Build and manage production schedules, daily work assignments, and monthly forecasts to meet delivery and financial targets
  • Coordinate cross‑functional inputs from Tendering, PM, Engineering, Purchasing, Resource Management, and the shop floor to drive projects to completion
  • Pick, kit, and stage parts and bulk materials required for generator assembly
  • Analyze resource needs across all queued projects to anticipate conflicts and support accurate quoting and manpower planning
  • Provide Microsoft Project schedules and progress updates to Marketing, Purchasing, Order Management, PM, Technical Services, and internal/external customers
  • Partner closely with production supervision and operators to maintain smooth workflow, adapt to dynamic schedules, and uphold safety, quality, and housekeeping standards

 

What You Bring

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Manufacturing or Engineering related concentration with 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
  • A background with planning in a highly dynamic environment and an ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams to collaborate and coordinate best schedule efforts.
  • The ideal applicant will have experience with Microsoft Projects and SAP, along with proficiency in Windows based programs like Excel and Word.
  • Provide leadership in the Generator Final Assembly area to conduct meetings and guide daily priority planning to successful execution of Product Work scope.
  • Strong communication skills are extremely important as well as flexibility to respond on nights and weekends when needed to support urgent customer projects in the factory.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

 

About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

 

Rewards

  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave

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