Sr. Production Associate - SWBD Set-Up Line

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Sr. Production Associate - SWBD Set-Up Line. The hours for this positon are 5:00 am- 1:30 pm

The hourly rate for this position is 19.25 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 is currently seeking a Sr. Production Associate in Switchboard Assembly to join our team. This position is based out of our Sumter, SC facility.

In the Sr. Production Associate you will work with the Supervisor to drive results on key metrics including safety, quality, delivery and productivity. You will provide leadership by promoting teamwork, training others and providing proactive resolution to production needs.

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:

• You will promote a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by proactively addressing and resolving concerns, and escalating issues to your supervisor as appropriate.
• You will assist the Team Leader/Supervisor in working with the manufacturing team to ensure that customer orders are executed in a timely and efficient manner and that the most urgent orders are fulfilled first.
• You will review orders and associated documentation (drawings, travel documents, bills of material) as needed to ensure the team has the appropriate information to complete the job and to assist with troubleshooting problems with the order documentation.
• You will communicate professionally to provide updates on the status of specific orders, resolve issues with production and promote teamwork across departments.
• You will assist the Team Leader/Supervisor in the assessment, selection, training and development of employees as the technical subject matter expert. You will ensure a flexible workforce through cross training in critical positions.
• You will delegate tasks and align resources as appropriate to meet production goals including working in a production associate capacity due to absenteeism/leaves of absence.
• You will work with the team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive assigned projects to completion.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

## Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• 6 months of leadership experience managing people or project teams.
• Experience with Eaton systems including order entry (Vista), material management (DMM), MRP/ERP (AS400)

## 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.
• Able to direct and influence others without formal leadership authority.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.
• Proficient with computers and programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Must work somewhat independently 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.

## Additional Information:

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Next Level Above Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Immediate Supervisor: Production Supervisor

Position: Sr. Production Associates

Peers:

Subordinates:

DIMENSIONS:

Position impacts Sales volume by supporting inbound and outbound shipments of components and/or products required to support end customer needs. Position also supports inventories controlled in storeroom and warehouses.

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.