Scheduler – 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Hodges, SC is seeking a Scheduler for 1st shift to coordinate materials, production schedules, and order execution in alignment with Standard Work and customer requirements.

You will develop and manage daily and weekly production plans, ensure materials support hourly production goals, and monitor performance to drive timely corrective actions across production, material control, and customer service teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration or CPT/OPT/STEM OPT for this position.
• Relocation not offered; candidates within 50 miles of Hodges, SC will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules.
• Ensure materials are available to meet hourly production goals.
• Coordinate with production, material control, and customer service to communicate status.
• Monitor schedule performance and drive corrective actions.
• Support expediting and warranty needs when required.
• Adjust schedules for changes, disruptions, or shortages while following safety policies.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Scheduler – 1st Shift in Hodges, SC.

The core hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm.

The rate for this position is $22.83 per hour.

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.

What you’ll do:

The Scheduler is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time production by coordinating materials, production schedules, and order execution in alignment with Standard Work and customer requirements. By actively participating in production activities, leveraging manufacturing systems, and adhering to safety standards, the Scheuler is a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction. This role develops and manages daily and weekly production plans, ensures materials are available to meet hourly production goals, and monitors schedule performance while driving timely corrective actions. The Scheduler will work cross-functionally with production, material control, and customer service teams to communicate order and material status, supports expediting and warranty needs, and proactively addresses changes or shortages.

• Ensure compliance with customer requirements by producing high-quality products safely, on time, and in accordance with Standard Work.

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and shipping commitments.

• Coordinate material availability and flow to support hourly production targets; monitor schedule attainment and drive corrective actions as needed.

• Manage inventory movements, including requisitioning materials from the storeroom and returning excess materials to the warehouse.

• Communicate order status, material availability, and production updates with supervisors, material control, production teams, customer service, and expeditors.

• Participate in cross-functional production meetings and use systems (e.g., DMM, AS400, Material Synchronization tools) to track, audit, and maintain accurate production and inventory data.

• Support customer warranty and expedite requests, including reallocating finished goods to meet order priorities.

• Adjust schedules to address production changes, disruptions, or material shortages while adhering to all safety policies and performing additional duties as needed.

• Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. and pushing or pulling up to 100 lbs. with or without accommodation.

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.

• 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. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, materials planning, or a related environment

• Experience in a high-volume or lean manufacturing environment

• Experience with Standard Work, continuous improvement, or Lean/Kaizen principles

• Prior experience coordinating materials or managing production schedules

Position Criteria & Skills:

• Basic knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and scheduling principles

• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing systems (e.g., AS400, SAP, Oracle, or similar)

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Effective communication skills to collaborate across production, materials, and customer service teams

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to address production disruptions or material shortages

• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in scheduling and inventory tracking

• Ability to analyze data and monitor production performance metrics

• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing production demands

• Exposure to material synchronization or inventory tracking systems

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

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