Production Supervisor

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Rural Hall (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

PTO

401K savings plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. in Winston Technology Center seeks a Production Supervisor to lead first shift manufacturing for large generators. You will allocate resources, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production across multiple teams.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing support, and other shifts to optimize processes, meet production targets, and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards in a zero-harm workplace.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment is required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred.
• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, with large generators, turbomachinery, or similar precision environments is highly preferred.
• Previous CNC machining experience, including machine setup and operations knowledge, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, continuous improvement mindset, and a track record of driving process improvements.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead first shift manufacturing operations within the New Components division to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Oversee production activities, allocate resources, and manage scheduling handoffs to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor production schedules, address bottlenecks, and coordinate with other shifts for seamless operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and enforce QA protocols to minimize defects and rework.
• Enforce safety regulations and environmental standards to maintain a zero-harm workplace.
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and promote a safe, productive culture.

Skills

Leadership

CNC machining

Production scheduling

HSE compliance

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As Production Supervisor within the New Components division at the Winston Technology Center, you will lead first shift manufacturing operations that support the production of large generators for customers around the world. You will work closely with production teams, manufacturing support functions, and other shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while maintaining business continuity.

Your day will involve overseeing production activities, allocating resources, addressing operational challenges, and driving adherence to quality and safety standards. You will leverage your understanding of manufacturing and CNC machining processes to support efficient production execution and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and accountability while ensuring manufacturing objectives are achieved.

Through your leadership, you will help deliver precision-manufactured components while supporting Siemens Energy's commitment to operational excellence and a zero-harm workplace.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead first shift manufacturing operations within the New Components division, ensuring optimal resource allocation, personnel management, and training compliance to meet production targets while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication.
• Oversee the manufacturing of new components for large generators, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications, quality standards, and strategic manufacturing objectives.
• Monitor production schedules, address bottlenecks, and coordinate with other shifts to ensure seamless handovers, business continuity, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Drive operational excellence and manufacturing efficiency through a continuous improvement mindset, implementing and enforcing quality assurance protocols that minimize defects and rework while identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Enforce all safety regulations, company policies, and environmental standards on the production floor to maintain a zero-harm workplace and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and promote a safe, productive, and accountable workplace culture.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment is required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred.
• Experience working in heavy industrial manufacturing, specifically with large generators, turbomachinery, or similar precision manufacturing environments, is highly preferred.
• Previous CNC machining experience, including machine setup and machining operations knowledge, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, a continuous improvement mindset, and a proven track record of driving process improvements while fostering a safe, productive, and accountable workplace culture.
• Strong operational leadership skills, including team leadership and coaching, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with production scheduling and planning, resource allocation, and shift handover management in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance, quality control standards, root cause analysis (RCA), continuous improvement methodologies, and process improvement principles.
• 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
• 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

Jobs & Careers:

https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local

law.