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Data Center Planning Assistant

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Sumter, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Data Center Planning Assistant. The hours for this postion are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

The hourly rate for this position is 23.92 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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Eaton Corporation in Sumter, SC is currently seeking an Production Planning Assistant for Data Center Switchboards on 1st shift to join our team.



This position is primarily responsible for supporting Panelboard and/or Switchboard Supervisor (MPS) in order management including scheduling, routine reports and data retention for the Sumter location. This role will interface heavily with production teams and supply chain, engineering, customer experience representatives, and other Eaton manufacturing locations. This position requires strong communication, computer skills, critical thinking and problem solving.

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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Essential Functions

  • Assist with scheduling orders for production maintaining scheduling of items to quoted cycle times, reviewing backlog, and expediting critical orders, reconcile customer requested ship dates with product line standard lead times and manufacturing capacity utilizing MRP (OMS and Allocation System) as well as Microsoft Excel to accomplish scheduling.
  • Review and process change notices, DNSB4 dates, manufacturing credit holds and ensure order is cleared for production delivery.
  • Input general order information for Master Data Center Tracker as it relates to customer schedule and dates.
  • Update production schedules prior to due date by the utilization of order management functions such as VISTA, Order Management System (OMS), and AS400.
  • Comply with all safety rules and procedures. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals, including 5S, GEMBA, STOPS and MESH.
  • Exhibit a strong adherence to quality by continually seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position.


Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 6 months prior experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PBI, and ERP systems.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Computer literate.
  • Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
  • Familiarity with MI’s, material transactions, or manufacturing documentation.
  • Understanding of material flow, BOMs, or inventory processes.


Skills

POSITION CRITERIA:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.


Additional Information

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

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.

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.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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.

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