Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Production Planner.The hourly rate for this position is $17.94 per hour.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.What you’ll do:Position Overview:The Production Planner will be responsible for planning and coordinating to ensure manufacturing or support schedules effectively meet customer requirements and company commitments for product/service quality and timeliness. Manage unit operations and schedules to ensure the most effective use of materials and other company resources within assigned functional areas, within or below defined production or operational costs. Exhibits commitment to focus on defining processes and streamlining communications with other shifts’ Leaders to coordinate and ensure smooth flow and operations within the assembly process.In this function you will:You will lead the supply chain materials process to fulfill customer requirements/orders by producing quality products, safely, in a timely manner following Standard Work. Sustainment of 5S+ in area. Use a variety of material handling equipment and hand tools to unload and load trucks arriving or leaving from receiving area and for placing material in the proper bin location or delivering material to the work centers. Cross train and flex or stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary. Provide coordination for raw material warehouse including assembly parts storeroom and raw material storeroom (bar and housing) within the Hodges facility. Utilize computer, including the utilization of DMM, AS400, and the Material Synchronization Spreadsheet, to maintain control of floor stock and floor records. Develop daily/weekly production plan for designated department/area per the production schedule to meet schedule ship dates Review and update status of orders and materials with manufacturing supervisors, team leads, supply chain, customer service, and KanBan expeditors. Required to operate a forklift to perform job duties. Support the material handlers with receiving as needed, and other job responsibilities as required. Maintain high levels of quality in assigned areas of functional responsibility. Maintain a safe working environment and ensure all storage areas are to 5S standards. Ensure all material storage is compliant with EHS guidelines. Guide and oversee work operations to respond positively to unusual situations, changes, and material shortages. Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving material/products. May lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs.Qualifications:Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment Authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorshipPreferred qualifications: At least 1 year of experience coordinating people or processes. South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent. Prior experience working in assembly Prior experience working in an ETO (engineered to order) and CTO (configured to order) environmentPosition Criteria: Proven problem-solving skills. Computer Savvy Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills. Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focusWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
