Lead Production Scheduler

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Lead Production Scheduler at Siemens Energy – Vanes & Blades Tampa, you will focus on planning and coordinating production schedules of multiple manufacturing areas in the facility to implement most efficient and effective operational flow to ensure castings are delivered on time and satisfying customer demands!

Specifically, Lead Production Scheduler will be working closely with Master Scheduler to stablish daily targets for multiple production areas taking in consideration lean principles, monthly delivery dates and material inventory available. Additionally, scheduler will actively collaborate with Production Supervisor and Team Leads to identify and eliminate bottlenecks and other potential limitations that could affect flow thru production areas!

- Production Scheduling & Order Management: Create and manage production orders in SAP based on Core/Wax schedules; maintain daily targets and collaborate with the Master Scheduler to develop accurate, demand-driven schedules.

- Order Review & System Accuracy: Review open production orders weekly, close out completed/excess orders in SAP, and ensure scheduling and accounting accuracy through effective obsolescence management.

- Customer Order Fulfillment: Receive, approve, and update production orders to align with customer promise dates; send EDI transmissions and process outbound deliveries while resolving discrepancies in SAP and S-Portal.

- Reporting & Communication: Maintain Commercial Tracker and production boards to provide clear program status updates and weekly sales estimates to customers and internal stakeholders.

- Continuous Improvement & Risk Mitigation: Measure and improve schedule adherence, cycle time, and inventory; identify manufacturing risks and opportunities that impact cost or delivery timelines.

- Capacity Planning & Inventory Control: Analyze site capacity and bottlenecks to recommend corrective actions; estimate alloy requirements and manage excess or aging inventory.

What You Bring

- Associate's degree with at least 5 years of proven experience in scheduling or materials planning within a manufacturing environment. (A high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an Associate's degree.)

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; highly resourceful, self-directed, and effective at prioritizing tasks under minimal direction.

- Strong background in MRP systems and component manufacturing processes, with expertise in SAP and advanced Excel skills; experienced in applying quality systems, Six Sigma, and lean principles to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences; highly team-oriented and customer-focused, with strong interpersonal skills that support cross-functional teamwork.

- 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.

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 optimally and sustainably. The technologies crafted 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

- 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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