Production Order Manager

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 and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. \"We energize society\" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As Production Order Manager at the Winston Technology Center, you will play a critical role in driving the seamless execution of manufacturing orders for large steam turbine and generator components. Your day will focus on production order scheduling, material expediting, and proactive bottleneck resolution to support on-time delivery, capacity planning, and lead-time optimization across manufacturing operations.

Working closely with Production Management, Engineering Support, Project Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics teams, you will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of production orders from release through final assembly. You will monitor order progress, coordinate material availability, communicate order status, and resolve production constraints to ensure business continuity and support the successful execution of steam turbine manufacturing projects, including support for steam turbine and rotor assembly operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage and track the end-to-end lifecycle of production orders for steam turbine and generator components, ensuring alignment with manufacturing schedules, assembly requirements, and customer delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with shop floor supervisors, production schedulers, and project teams to monitor order progress, identify schedule risks, and resolve capacity constraints before they impact delivery.
• Expedite critical parts, raw materials, and subassemblies by partnering with procurement and logistics teams to prevent production disruptions and maintain workflow continuity.
• Analyze material availability, inventory levels, and production requirements to support continuous manufacturing operations while minimizing excess work-in-process (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.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in production planning, materials expediting, order management, or manufacturing operations within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production schedules, order lifecycles, capacity planning, and materials coordination to support manufacturing execution and on-time delivery.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory control, expediting, logistics coordination, and supply chain optimization principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP PP/MM modules, as well as data analysis, KPI tracking, and Excel-based reporting.
• Understanding of manufacturing assembly processes; experience supporting steam turbine and rotor assembly operations is preferred.
• Steam turbine manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, bottleneck resolution, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across production, engineering, project management, and supply chain teams.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.
• 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.
• Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.
• 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

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
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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