Production Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

401K savings plan with company match

Parental leave

Family building benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Winston Technology Center in North Carolina, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead first shift manufacturing operations for large generators. You will manage resources, coordinate with teams, and ensure safe, efficient production aligned with engineering specs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing, 1–2 years in supervision, and CNC machining experience. You will drive continuous improvement and maintain zero-harm standards in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing or production experience required.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing with large generators preferred.
• Previous CNC machining experience including machine setup preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and RCA basics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee first shift production activities and resource allocation.
• Lead teams and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor schedules, address bottlenecks, coordinate handovers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and waste.
• Foster a culture of accountability and open communication.

Skills

Leadership

CNC Machining

Production Scheduling

Quality & Safety

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience considered

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.

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

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