Production Controller - Extended Day shift

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. See links below to learn more about Siemens Mobility:

Position Overview:

The Production Control Representative plays a crucial role in our manufacturing operations by ensuring efficient planning, coordination, and execution of production schedules. This position serves as the bridge between materials management, order management, and production teams to maintain seamless workflows and meet delivery timelines. With a focus on proactive problem-solving, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration, this role is instrumental in enabling the high-quality production of our cutting-edge rail vehicles.

This position is assigned to Extended Day Shift schedule of 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM , providing Production Control support across both first and second shift operations to ensure continuity in work order management, material availability, and schedule execution.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Release work orders on time to meet production schedule.
• Partner with Production to identify schedule gaps, providing planning support to help maintain adherence to the production schedule.
• Plans Production efficiently and to ensure business requirements and objectives are met
• Run daily reports for material availability on work orders and escalate to manager on any critical needs.
• Independently resolves Production, Inventory Planning and Forecasting issues
• Work with Order Management to ensure on time delivery of materials.
• Close work orders in a timely fashion.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High School Diploma / GED
• 3 years' experience working in a supply chain or production planning role in a manufacturing environment
• Highly proficient MS Excel skills.
• MRP systems knowledge, SAP Preferred.
• Tenacious and assertive driver who escalates on a timely manner
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem solving skills to rapidly identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the processes

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: . The base salary range for this position in NC is $ 66,708 – $ 78,336 The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.