Operational Excellence Engineer

Siemens Energy; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K matching

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer focused on Logistics to partner with Logistics, Production, Planning, and Warehouse teams. You will analyze shop-floor material movement, investigate discrepancies, and implement practical process improvements using SAP and data to enhance service levels and scalable logistics for the factory’s growth.

Responsibilities include leading internal logistics improvements, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing standard work, Kanban, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field preferred; an associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing logistics, warehousing, material handling, supply chain, or process improvement.
• Hands-on SAP ERP knowledge to track inventory, movements, and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to internal logistics processes including receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, kitting, staging, and line delivery.
• Analyze material flow and identify shortages, bottlenecks, and conditions affecting production performance.
• Develop scalable logistics solutions such as standard routes, Kanban, supermarkets, and replenishment methods.
• Use SAP to track material availability, inventory movements, and production requirements; connect ERP with physical flow.
• Establish and monitor logistics KPIs: material availability, on-time delivery, picking accuracy, response time, and productivity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvements through standard work and visual controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Shop floor presence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

SAP ERP

Kanban systems

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an Operational Excellence Engineer focused on Logistics, you will partner with Logistics, Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Manufacturing Engineering to improve internal material flow. You will spend time on the shop floor analyzing material movement, identifying service gaps, and implementing practical process improvements. Using SAP and operational data, you will investigate material availability, inventory movements, shortages, and discrepancies between system records and physical flow. Your work will improve service levels to production and establish scalable logistics processes that support the factory’s continued growth.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead improvements to internal logistics processes, including material receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, kitting, staging, and line delivery.

• Analyze material flow and identify shortages, bottlenecks, unnecessary handling, excessive travel, and other conditions affecting production performance.

• Develop and implement scalable logistics solutions such as standard material routes, Kanban systems, supermarkets, point-of-use presentation, and replenishment methods.

• Use SAP to track material availability, inventory movements, production requirements, shortages, and transaction history, connecting ERP information with physical material flow.

• Establish and monitor logistics performance indicators, including material availability, on-time delivery to production, picking accuracy, response time, and internal logistics productivity.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvements through standard work, visual controls, employee training, and structured problem solving.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; an associate degree with relevant experience will also be considered.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing logistics, warehousing, material handling, supply chain, production support, or process improvement.

• Hands‑on SAP ERP knowledge is required, including the ability to track inventory and material movements, review production requirements and material availability, investigate transaction history, identify system discrepancies, and extract data for operational analysis.

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and internal logistics concepts such as standard work, 5S, visual management, Kanban, supermarkets, picking and kitting, value‑stream mapping, and structured problem solving.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work on the shop floor, coordinate cross‑functional improvements, and drive actions through implementation.

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

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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.

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