Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Production Scheduling Manager. 

Role Purpose
The Production Scheduling Manager is responsible for leading production planning and scheduling activities in close alignment with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance. The role ensures customer delivery commitments (OTD) are met, capacity is optimized, inventory is properly managed, and the production plan is stable and executable. This position is critical in translating demand into a disciplined production plan that supports business performance, profitability, and site growth.

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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with SIOP/IBP.
- Balance demand, capacity, labor, and materials to maximize OTD and minimize expediting.
- Lead daily and weekly production scheduling processes and ensure schedule adherence.
- Partner with Procurement and Material Planning to ensure availability of critical materials.
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks to the production plan (capacity, materials, labor).
- Establish and maintain clear prioritization rules during constraints.
- Monitor and improve key metrics: OTD, schedule adherence, inventory days, backlog, and expediting.
- Lead planning-related tier meetings and execution routines.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering on sequencing, routings, and standard times.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of planning data within ERP/MES systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to stabilize and simplify scheduling processes.
- Develop, coach, and lead the Production Scheduling team, ensuring clear roles and accountability.

Strategic Responsibilities
- Actively contribute to SIOP/IBP cycles with data-driven scenarios and recommendations.
- Support make/buy decisions, capacity investments, and footprint changes.
- Lead what-if scenario analyses in response to demand or supply changes.
- Align production plans with financial objectives including revenue, margin, absorption, and cash.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Schedule Adherence
- Inventory Days on Hand (DOH)
- Backlog and Past Due Orders
- Expediting Level
- Production Plan Stability

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 7–10 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading teams.
- Strong knowledge of MRP, MPS, and SIOP/IBP processes.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and planning tools.
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional influence skills.

Core Competencies
- Systems thinking and results orientation.
- Strong leadership and accountability.
- Sense of urgency and operational discipline.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Continuous improvement and standardization mindset.

Role Scope & Working Conditions
This is a highly visible strategic-operational role with frequent interaction with site leadership and corporate functions. Flexibility may be required to support month-end close, demand surges, or critical production situations.

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