Production Planner - Large Generator Rotor Operations

About the Role

Location

United States of America

North Carolina

Charlotte

Company

Siemens Energy, Inc.

Organization

Gas Services

Business Unit

Central

Full / Part time

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

Production Planner - Large Generator Rotor Operations

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Production Planner coordinates and plans the manufacturing schedule in the Large Generator Rotor Operations team, which has responsibility for rotor machining, rotor winding, rotor assembly, and rotor balance. You will work with shift supervisors to supervise and control production, aligning on priorities and adjusting forecasts as needed. On a weekly basis you will report out production status for active projects to the project management team. You will support the service sales teams by synchronizing on capacity and availability for potential rotor service projects. You will also coordinate with production planners from other departments to incorporate their machining and balancing service needs into the production plan. Ultimately, you will ensure effective planning for:

• New unit rotor manufacturing

• Rotor servicing

• Exciter machining services, and (4) balance services for large generator, large gas turbine, large steam turbine, industrial steam turbine, and exciter departments on the Charlotte campus.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Analyze daily operating results, meet daily with peers, and consult on resolving production problems. Ensure that problems have been corrected. Communicate and collaborate with other shifts as well as other departments.

• Identify the overtime work and people needed to perform the work.

• Identify the need for temporary workers.

• Supervise customer production requirements and coordinate schedule adjustments when required.

• Evaluate production reports and metrics and make decisions that impact the results of the area of responsibility to established short- and long-range goals.

• Responsible for reviewing performance against shop schedules and lineups.

• You will gain experience in promoting and participating in continuous improvement/lean activities that seek to improve operational excellence.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, an associate's degree with 5+ years of direct experience, or a high school degree with 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles

• Knowledge of generator rotor product & manufacturing processes is a plus

• Knowledge of machining processes & tools is preferred

• SAP experience is desirable

• 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.

• An offer of employment is continent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and other required testing deemed vital for the role.

Your opportunities for personal growth

You will grow a broad network of colleagues working in various fields (sales, engineering, procurement, quality, facilities, maintenance, and operations) and product lines (large generators, large steam turbines, large gas turbines, and combustion components).

You will interact daily with the large generator rotor operations manager and gain exposure to the management team

You may occasionally lead productivity and improvement projects within the team

About the Team

Our Large Generator Rotor Operations team is responsible for manufacturing large electric generator rotors weighing up to 275 tons. We operate within the Large Generator team to supply new 150 - 1000 megawatt generators to power plants all over the world. In addition to manufacturing new rotors, we also service generator rotors by providing inspections, rewinds, modernizations, and upgrades.

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.

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Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

Career growth and development opportunities

Supportive work culture and a healthy work-life balance

Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.

Competitive total rewards package

Flexible benefits and savings programs

Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell vacation

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives

Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform.

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