Production Planner Supply Chain

Eaton’s Power Systems division is currently seeking a Production Planner for scheduling to join our team. This position is based at our Waukesha, WI Badger Street facility.

Position Overview:

As a Production Planner, you will be an integral member of Power Systems Division (PSD) Supply Chain Team, with responsibilities aimed at on-time customer delivery through accurate work order management. The Production Planner will locate work orders in-process and coordinate sequencing with Production Operators to ensure Customer commitments are met.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Establish, maintain and ensure proper execution of a valid production schedule for all items, and is responsible for level loading daily production schedules through analyzing resource capacity and other constraints to optimize through-put, while minimizing manufacturing cycle time, inventory, and achieving on-time delivery goals.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills through effective communication and coordination with multiple functional groups (including Operation, Customer Service, Finance, Enineering, and Purchasing).
• The Production Planner will assist the Master Production Scheduler (MPS) in determining and maintaining forecast and safety stock levels.
• Direct daily workflow (WIP – “work in process”) through analysis of reports and input from cross-functional teams.
• You will communicate with cross-functional teams including: Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Purchasing.
• Align and set priorities for resources and shared resources across factory to maximize efficiency and material flow to ensure customer ship schedules on time.
• You will own metrics of manufacturing cycle time (OTTC), through-put, past due order reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Participate in business processes improvement events such as Continuous Improvement Framework, kaizens and workshops to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and techniques which will improve the scheduling function.
• Establish optimal inventory levels to achieve desired service, while utilizing just in time inventory management philosophies.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

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Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have Associates degree from accredited institution and 1 year of manufacturing planning experience OR a high school diploma from an accredited institution and 3 years of manufacturing planning experience.
• Minimum of six months experience with Microsoft Excel
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• APICS CPIM Certification.
• Proficiency in SAP ECC/MRP planning and/or purchasing modules.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean/Six Sigma principles utilizing: consignment, pull systems, Kanban
• Proven analytical, problem solving, project management and facilitation skills.
• Expert knowledge with Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of institutional problem-solving tools/processes such as cycle time reduction and process improvement tools: Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, Kaizen, DOE, Pareto Charts, Statistical process control, Process mapping, Tree diagrams, Root cause analysis, Analytical software programs.

Position Criteria:

• Strong ethics, values, and the ability to influence others’ decision making
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results-driven
• Knowledge of product and manufacturing processes
• Detail Orientated
• Strong computer skills.
• Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Understanding of problem-solving methods (A3, 5-Why, root cause analysis).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Eaton also 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 [Register to View] or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

We 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 [Register to View] or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We 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.

Job: Supply Chain / Logistics

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ESSG CPSD PDD Power Delivery Division

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No