Production Order Lead - Turbine & Generator Ops

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Rural Hall (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Production Order Manager for the Winston Technology Center in the United States. The role focuses on scheduling, material expediting, and bottleneck resolution to ensure on-time delivery and optimized lead times across manufacturing operations.

You will coordinate with production management, engineering support, project management, supply chain, procurement, and logistics to manage orders from release to final assembly, monitor progress, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of production planning or materials expediting experience.
• Experience managing production schedules and capacities.
• Knowledge of MRP, inventory, logistics, and supply chain optimization.
• Proficiency with SAP PP/MM and Excel-based reporting.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of production orders for steam turbine and generator components.
• Coordinate with shop floor supervisors, production schedulers, and project teams to monitor progress, identify schedule risks, and resolve capacity constraints.
• Expedite critical parts, raw materials, and subassemblies to prevent production disruptions and maintain workflow continuity.
• Analyze material availability, inventory levels, and production requirements to support continuous manufacturing operations while minimizing excess WIP.
• Resolve material discrepancies, delivery delays, and quality holds through close collaboration with supply chain, engineering, and production stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering Support, Production Management, and Project Management teams, providing regular updates on production order status, KPIs, and bottleneck resolution efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within production order management processes to support operational efficiency, capacity planning, and lead-time optimization.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Data analysis

KPI tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

SAP PP/MM

Excel

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking a Production Order Manager for the Winston Technology Center in the United States. The role focuses on scheduling, material expediting, and bottleneck resolution to ensure on-time delivery and optimized lead times across manufacturing operations.

You will coordinate with production management, engineering support, project management, supply chain, procurement, and logistics to manage orders from release to final assembly, monitor progress, and drive continuous