Production Supervisor

Siemens Energy; Rural Hall (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Winston Technology Center's New Components division to lead first shift manufacturing of large generators, ensuring safe, efficient operations and on-time delivery. You will allocate resources, manage staffing, and drive continuous improvement while upholding quality and HSE standards in a heavy industrial setting.

Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent experience, 3-5 years manufacturing and 1-2 years supervisory, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience with heavy industrial manufacturing and large generators.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead first shift manufacturing operations in the New Components division to meet targets.
• Allocate resources, monitor schedules, and coordinate handovers across shifts.
• Enforce safety policies and drive a zero-harm culture on the shop floor.
• Identify process improvements to raise quality, efficiency, and yield.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain production continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical field

Tools

CNC machining experience

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 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
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement

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