Planner

This position is located at our Euclid, OH facility.

About the role

The Planner is responsible for executing and coordinating the daily production schedule for Assigned Value Stream operations. This role manages work order releases, material escalations, inventory integrity, production documentation, and shop floor priorities to ensure customer commitments are achieved. The position serves as the primary scheduling and execution resource between Operations, Materials, Stockroom, and Value Stream teams to maintain schedule attainment and material flow.

Responsibilities

• Release work orders within established Clear-to-Release (CTR) windows to support customer delivery requirements and production priorities.
• Monitor work order status and coordinate activities to ensure orders progress through the appropriate production queues and workflow stages.
• Identify, investigate, and escalate material shortages, supply constraints, and inventory issues that may impact schedule attainment or customer commitments.
• Generate, print, and distribute bulk picklists to support efficient material staging and execution.
• Manage outsource process and supporting documentation necessary for execution and fulfillment.
• Prepare and maintain Tier 2 operational data, production metrics, and schedule updates to support daily management reviews and performance discussions.
• Generate and distribute work prioritization reports to support shop floor execution and customer delivery requirements.
• Partner with Network Scheduling, Operations, Materials, Quality, Stockroom, and Value Stream leadership to resolve schedule disruptions and improve production flow.
• Own MRB and Scrap Transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in production scheduling, materials planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain execution.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Euclid, OH will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience supporting aerospace, repair, overhaul, or aftermarket manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production control processes.

Skills

• Strong understanding of inventory management, WIP control, and material transactions.
• Microsoft Excel skills and ability to analyze operational data.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning and ERP systems/MFGPro.
• Strong computer and data analysis skills (e.g., Excel, Access, database management).
• Thorough understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.

Benefits

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. 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.