Production Planner (A Shift)

What you’ll do:

The Production Planner supports daily manufacturing operations by coordinating production schedules, managing materials, and ensuring smooth workflow across departments. This role partners closely with supervisors and cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, maintain data accuracy, and support on-time delivery in alignment with ISO and Lean standards.

• Plan, schedule, and adjust production across lines based on capacity, priorities, and material availability
• Coordinate with supervisors and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Customer Service, Materials, Quality) to ensure smooth daily operations
• Manage order packets, work assignments, shipment schedules, and production reporting (BSC, reschedules, overdues)
• Monitor materials and inventory, including forecasting needs, managing Kanban levels, planning steel orders, and escalating shortages
• Oversee labeling and system processes, including label design/printing, database maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Support operational excellence through Kaizen, 5S, cost improvement initiatives, audits, and team training
• Provide hands-on support in manufacturing, material handling, shipping coordination, and customer service activities as needed

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one years’ experience in manufacturing planning, production control, or materials management
• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is require
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 - mile radius of Fayetteville, NC will be considered.  Active - Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Position Criteria:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and schedules
• Knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow processes
• Proficiency in computer systems and production/reporting tools
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in ISO and Lean manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Kanban systems and inventory management practices
• Familiarity with label systems, reporting tools, and production databases
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S)