Production Planner - Fabrication (2nd Shift)

Siemens; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Production Planner to balance supply and demand and coordinate manufacturing activities for power distribution equipment. You will work closely with production and customer service to ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time and cost-effectively.

The role requires 2+ years in production in manufacturing, proficiency with Excel and SAP material master, and availability for a 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 2+ years of experience in production role in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to work 2nd shift (4:00PM - 12:30AM).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and balance supply and demand; develop detailed production plans to meet schedule adherence.
• Plan and prioritize operations with production and customer service to fulfill requirements on time.
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate priorities.
• Analyze large data sets to drive continuous improvement strategies.
• Review and fix SAP material master configurations to ensure accuracy.
• Aim to meet delivery reliability, schedule adherence, and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Excel

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Excel Macros

Job description

**Job Family:** Electrical Products

**Req ID:** 526696

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

**Transform the everyday with us!**

Siemens is looking for a Production Planner for their Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing facility. Our growing facility has more than one hundred employees that produce high-quality, make-to-order power distribution equipment for the western United States market. Our processes include material handling, metal fabrication, final assembly and test. The position is responsible to balance supply and demand and coordinate the different functions within the manufacturing plant to ensure the completion of the customer orders on time in the most cost effective/productive way to meet our financial targets as well.

**You will make an impact by:**

• Coordinate and balance supply and demand. Evaluating work center capacity and material supply to develop detailed production plans to achieve a high level of schedule adherence.
• Works closely with production and customer service to plan and prioritize operations to fulfill customer requirements on time and ensure maximum performance, considering resources needed and available, to meet, at the same time, our financial goals.
• Drive and coordinate daily production meetings.
• Analyzes large amount of data to develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Review, update and/or fix SAP material master or configurations.
• Responsible for meeting delivery reliability, schedule adherence and cost saving/productivity initiatives for the site.

**You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:**

**Basic Qualifications:**

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 2 plus years of experience in production role in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to work 2nd Shift (4:00PM - 12:30AM)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Particularly Excel).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering desired, although candidates with varying degrees will also be considered based on experience
• APICS Certification is a plus
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Microsoft Access is a plus
• Excel Macros is a plus

**About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .

**Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce**

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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$68,982 $118,256

**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Category:** SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics