Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Production Planner (A Shift) to join our Fayetteville, NC team. The hourly rate for this position is $23 - $35.18 per hour.
CORE HOURS: Monday - Friday (5:30 AM - 4PM)
Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
80 hours of paid holidaysBi-Weekly pay
Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
Overtime opportunities
Climate Controlled
Retirement benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
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.
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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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 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.
