Production Order Planner

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Position:
Production Order Planner at Siemens Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit. Team located in Wendell, NC. Responsible for coordinating make‑to‑order manufacturing activities to ensure reliable customer deliveries, managing production schedules, and communicating changes across departments.

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

$24.79

• Daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling of production requirements to balance load while maintaining on‑time delivery of components.
• Proactively communicate production schedules, identify and mitigate risks that could impact completion dates.
• Coordinate material movement within the facility to maintain schedule and production flow.
• Review, expedite and ensure materials are available for production.
• Supply proper and complete paperwork to manufacturing; manage rescheduling or cancellation as needed.
• Communicate with all departments on material shortages (Purchasing, manufacturing areas, Customer Services, etc.).
• Conduct regular floor checks to ensure materials/orders are progressing on time; communicate promptly if schedules are at risk.
• Maintain knowledge of production status for each order, including upstream and downstream components, to provide accurate up‑to‑date schedules.
• Ensure all production orders have been issued materials and escalate if necessary.

• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year’s experience using Microsoft Excel for production scheduling and reporting (pivot tables, lookups, filters).
• 1+ year’s experience using SAP for production planning (PP) activities (create/release/monitor production orders).
• Ability to acquire license upon hire for operating forklift, stock picker, reach truck, etc. as needed.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of bill of materials (BOM) structures.
• Manufacturing process knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Machining process knowledge.
• Ability to read and understand drawings/documents.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits. For details, visit  Pay range for this position is $24.79 per hour; actual wage may vary based on budget and candidate experience.

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