Production Scheduler

Eaton’s Vehicle Group, Power Connections business, is currently seeking a Production Scheduler to join our team. Salary range: $67,500.00 – $99,000.00 per year. This salary is a general guideline and varies based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications. Position Overview The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing the production plan to satisfy customer demand while maintaining effective inventory levels. The planner will provide a monthly production plan aligned with plant capacity and sales forecasts, determine desired inventory for finished goods down to pack size including safety stock, and collaborate with Opex Manager, Operations, Materials, Toolroom, Customer Service, and Management to meet business goals. In This Role You Will Identify daily production outputs necessary to meet the Master Schedule. Focus on optimization of run quantities, minimum changeover, and achievement of 100% On Time Delivery. Identify capacity constraints to the Manufacturing and Production team. Maintain data integrity of the scheduling system in support of corporate goals and objectives. Track metrics and generate monthly reports for key business performance indicators related to logistics and manufacturing process execution. Compile and analyze weekly/monthly shipping reporting metrics and perform plant production analysis. Follow and revise procedures required to support the operation execution process and scheduling applications. Help monitor raw material levels to ensure production uptime. Interface with customer service/production team to provide product delivery support to customers. Serve as the primary contact for production information requests and provide support for shipping dates and other information as requested. Any other duties as assigned by the Opex Manager. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university; or high school degree with 3+ years related manufacturing experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using Oracle Advanced Planning Systems. Applicants are not considered for immigration sponsorship or relocation assistance; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Carol Stream, IL. Preferred Qualifications: APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP). 2 years experience in master production scheduling. Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes. Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements. Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts arising from multiple priorities. Proficiency in MS Office applications, strong Excel skill set a plus. Attention to detail, analytical abilities, and ability to recommend productivity enhancements. Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; Excel/Pivot skills. Excellent mathematical skills, including ability to apply concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of 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. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted at this phone number. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please see Eaton Benefits Overview for more detail. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr Eaton