Eaton’s eMobility division is currently seeking a Production Planner to join our team. This position is based at our Tualatin, OR facility. We make the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve people’s lives and the environment by making power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Preparing for the electrified future of mobility 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. Eaton’s eMobility segment is collaborating with companies around the globe to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther, higher and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment. Position Overview: As a Production Planner, you will be an integral member of eMobility 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. 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, Engineering, and Purchasing). Determine and maintain forecast and safety stock levels. Must have solid understanding of Bill of Materials and able to prioritize planning base on impact to the business. Understanding of Lead Times as they relate to production scheduling (potential part shortage reporting). Direct daily workflow (WIP – “work in process”) through analysis of reports and input from cross-functional teams. Align and set priorities for resources and shared resources across factory to maximize efficiency and material flow to ensure customer ship schedules on time. 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. #LI-TB1 Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and minimum one (1) year of manufacturing environment OR High School Diploma (GED) from an accredited institution and minimum three (3) years of manufacturing and/or supply chain experience Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the Tualatin, OR facility 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 Understanding of Bill of Materials 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 & Excel VBA 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 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 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 412-893-3600 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: VEH EMB eMobility 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: Yes, 10 % of the Time