Material Coordinator

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Material Coordinator. Schedule for the role will be Monday-Friday and hours 7:45am-4:30pm.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 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.

The Material Coordinator will provide logistic expertise, support, and direction to the Fabrication Team and Box Line Assembly operations. They will assist the Fabrication Planning Supervisor in scheduling and providing material support for all our internal assembly customers and ensure our customer’s needs for Kanban material are identified, ordered, produced and delivered within the required lead time to meet their promise dates.

Also, the Material Coordinator will play a key role in trouble shooting process detractors, identifying process improvement opportunities and working with internal/external customers to meet their needs as well as constantly monitoring and adjusting customer Kanban levels to support changing demand requirements. The Material Coordinator will also work to increase profitability by aligning performance with production goals, quality standards, and customer service objectives.

• Will manage Box Line Kanban process to ensure that parts are being produced in the manufacturing area and delivered per customer’s requirements.
• Will work directly with the assembly operations and the front-end customer support group to ensure that needed orders are processed in a timely manner.
• Will perform daily Box Line Job releases accurately and timely.
• Will perform daily updates in the AS-400 system to reflect the current fabrication start dates for released jobs.
• Will understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals. Ensure assigned work-area is clean, organized, and orderly per 5S standards.
• Will comply with and enforce all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment throughout the manufacturing process.
• Will understand the metrics necessary for managing and maintaining an efficient Kanban system.
• Will manage conduit shield production, from order entry, through fabrication, and into shipping.
• Will perform as back up for the fabrication team leaders and process coordinators when needed.
• Will assist fabrication team leaders / coordinators in compiling daily production and status reports.
• Will work on improvement initiatives and special project assignments as required.
• Will keep assigned work-area clean and organized per 5S standards.
• Will exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills so as to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.
• Will perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health.

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the US without Company sponsorship
• Must reside within 50 miles of Sumter SC to be considered. No relocation Benefits provided.

• Specific knowledge with Vista, DMM, AS400, and Enovia
• Additional computer skills to include Excel, Word and Outlook
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.

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 with reasonable accommodation. Incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position as well.

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…