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Materials Supervisor

2 weeks ago Sumter, SC

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Materials Supervisor in Sumter, SC.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. 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:

The Materials Supervisor ensures the Supply Chain Team has the information and materials available to provide the highest customer service possible; recognizing the need to collaborate with other departments to gather information to use to make decisions that balance the costs of inventory and freight. This role is responsible for ensuring team metrics are attained regarding supplier performance and will ensure effective procurement of components and raw material is performed using tools available to fullest capacity to best manage inventory levels and perpetual accuracy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive Materials improvements internally through BOC of supply chain team and externally via implementation and support of Lean processes to enhance reliability and delivery of goods sold, inventory accuracy, and item analysis.
• Monitor purchased part inventory transactions, to seek improvement.
• Obtain information from SIOP for material planning and forecasting purposes.
• Evaluate effectiveness of existing procedures and/or activities performed within the Supply Chain functions to recommend areas of improvement.
• Proficient in ERP procurement planning system, supplemented by Lean methodology.
• Analyze ERP reports for execution; Maintain planning parameters in MAPICs.
• Adheres to standard processes for the department as established by site leadership and/or divisional strategies.
• Owns buyer's performance like PO Placement, Managing expedite/de-expedite, Inventory, shortage's, premium freight's, Invoice resolution, Past Due reduction etc.,
• Improve automated processes to maximize the flow of information and material in support of plant manufacturing goals
• Provide coaching, motivation, and counseling to employees to encourage optimum performance and continued skill development. Effectively plan and manage the organization and utilization of people, technology and materials to achieve continuous improvement in departmental performance.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a combination of those functions.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Sumter, SC facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or administrations an accredited institution
• 1+ year experience managing people and/or project teams.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience with Eaton systems: Vista, Bid Manager, Panelboard Allocation System, Plant Order Manager, Mentor, OMS and AS400.
• Previous experience in manufacturing management or operational excellence
• Lean Manufacturing background experience
• Comprehensive skills with entire MS Office Package
• Extensive Infor (or similar ERP system) planning expertise

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Sumter, SC
Job ID: Eaton-58680Sumter
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-19T18:39:54

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)