Production Material Control Lead

A Snapshot of Your Day

This position is an addition to the Manufacturing team within Switchgears Jackson, created to ensure business continuity in production planning and material control. As an Entry Professional role, it will support the optimization of plant capacity and resource utilization in a manufacturing environment. To meet these objectives, this role focuses on two core areas: Production & Inventory Coordination and Capacity Analysis & Reporting. The responsibilities will involve executing material planning processes, monitoring production schedules, and gathering data to support senior planners in decision-making. Given the focus on foundational planning tasks, the ideal candidate will possess theoretical knowledge of supply chain principles, preferably gained through advanced education. Key requirements include basic analytical skills, familiarity with ERP systems, and the ability to work under close supervision to learn and apply company policies.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with demand forecasts, material availability, and operational priorities to support on-time delivery and efficient production execution.
• Monitor raw material and component inventory through ERP systems, proactively identifying potential shortages or excess inventory to ensure uninterrupted production and optimized inventory performance.
• Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities and coordinate with purchasing and logistics teams to ensure the timely availability, tracking, and flow of materials across the supply chain.
• Analyze and compile production, inventory, and operational performance data to generate routine reports that support informed decision-making and continuous operational visibility.
• Support capacity planning efforts by providing accurate resource utilization, throughput, and output data, helping leadership balance production demand with available capacity.
• Identify, document, and communicate process inefficiencies and production planning insights, partnering with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and adherence to production planning best practices.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework, technical training, certifications, or experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or business disciplines is preferred.
• Working knowledge of production planning, inventory control, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and supply chain processes, with the ability to support efficient material flow and production execution.
• Experience utilizing ERP platforms, preferably SAP, to manage production, inventory, purchasing, and planning activities while maintaining accurate data and supporting operational performance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret production, inventory, and forecasting data, identify trends, and contribute to data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through military service, work assignments, team lead responsibilities, internships, volunteer organizations, student activities, or other collaborative environments, with the ability to influence outcomes and work effectively across teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies. APICS CPIM certification, or progress toward certification, is preferred and demonstrates a commitment to operational and supply chain excellence.
  
  
  

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

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

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 94,000 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.

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Rewards

• 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