Production Control Representative

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.

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 dynamic 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.

Step into the heart of our manufacturing excellence as a Production Control Representative! Your expertise in strategic planning, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration will drive the seamless production of our cutting-edge rail vehicles.

What your day may look like :

• Release work orders (Material, Standard hours WOs, Non-Standard hours WOs) promptly to align with production and project schedules.
• Run and analyze reports to confirm material availability and escalate critical shortages to Production, Material Planners, and Material Program Managers prior to work order releases.
• Respond quickly to production needs, including but not limited to processing shop floor shortages, handling Quality Notifications, ordering replacement parts, and returning excess material to the warehouse.
• Escalate mis-picks and other warehouse-related issues promptly to warehouse leadership, ensuring accurate material handling and actively collaborating to prevent recurring production delays.
• Perform WBS transfers as required, ensuring proper approvals from Material Program Managers and Project Commercial Managers before execution.
• Actively follow up with production teams to ensure timely closure of work orders.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts on production floor to ensure SAP data integrity and compliance.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve issues related to production, shop floor inventory, warehouse operations, quality, and other cross-functional areas.
• Communicate production status and risks to management and stakeholders through active participation in shop floor meetings and other appropriate channels.

What you will need to be successful:

• High School Diploma/GED plus 3–5 years in supply chain or production planning within a manufacturing environment, including leadership experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Materials Management, Logistics, or related field plus 1 year in a manufacturing setting
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue escalation
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify and resolve bottlenecks quickly

Why you’ll love working with Siemens:

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
• We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
• We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off!

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

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

Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.

$70,000.00 $80,000.00