About this role
Location(s)
- Durham - North Carolina - United States of America
- Raleigh - North Carolina - United States of America
- Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America
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 thrives 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!
The Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future.
We are looking for a Production Order Planner to join our team. This position will be based in Wendell, NC.
Position Overview
Specifically drives coordination for Make to Order Manufacturing production of all material into individual manufacturing areas in support of the highest possible customer delivery reliability. Proactively communicates any changes in production schedules. Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials and information through the production cycle: prioritizes production schedules, customer orders, work orders, and manages requisitions for service related work. Provides a high level of proficiency utilizing data systems in the support of the planning activities. Coordinates flow of information and material, both internally produced and externally sourced to the individual manufacturing areas to support customer delivery needs. Communicates and collaborates with all departments as necessary to meet customer requirements i.e. Purchasing, Order Management, Quality, Project Management, Logistics etc.
Hourly Rate: $24.79
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) must be very strong at excel.
- 1+ years of vocation/technical training
- 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- SAP experience—preferably within production planning module
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Forklift, stock picker, reach truck experience.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment within the United States without the need for current or future employer - sponsored work authorization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Salesforce, SAP/SPIRDON, SAP/WM module
- Knowledge of bill of materials (BOM) structures
- Manufacturing process knowledge
- Machining process knowledge
- Ability to read and understand drawing/documents.
You’ll make an impact by:
- Responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling of production requirements to balance load while maintaining on-time delivery of components to downstream operations.
- Responsible for proactively communicating production schedules, identifying and mitigating risks that could have an adverse effect on completion dates.
- Responsible for the coordination material movement within the facility to maintain production schedule and flow of material through the factory.
- Review, expedite and ensure materials are available for production.
- Supply proper and complete paperwork to manufacturing. Provide maintenance as required, such as rescheduling, cancelling, etc.
- Communicate with all departments on material shortages. Ex: Purchasing, manufacturing areas, Customer Services, etc.
- Conducts regular floor checks to ensure materials / orders are progressing on time. Communicates in an expeditious manner when production schedule timelines are at risk.
- Knows production status of each order, including components upstream and downstream, to provide accurate up to date production schedules.
- Ensure material has been issued for all production orders and escalates if needed.
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.
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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You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $24.79 per hour. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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