Operational Excellence Manager

Eaton Corporation • La Grange, NC

2d • $97,000 - $143,000

About The Position

Eaton’s GEIS division is currently seeking an Operational Excellence Manager. Relocation assistance is being provided for any applicant residing outside of a 50-mile radius of the site!
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.
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 primary function for this position will be to drive performance improvements through Lean, Six Sigma, and Eaton Business System (EBS) methodologies. As a critical member of the La Grange leadership team, the CI Manager will also provide leadership to the site Maintenance and Toolroom teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years of experience in operations/continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment
• 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
• Experienced lean professional
• Experience deploying lean techniques and continuous improvement in a manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Experience leading Kaizens & use of basic lean tools such as standard work, TPM, VSM, 5S
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Track record of driving continuous improvements through sustainable processes.
• Ability to negotiate with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead a technical team of Maintenance employees
• Prior Lean Six Sigma background and applied experience

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree is preferred
• MS or MBA degree preferred
• 2 or more years of leadership/supervisory experience
• Certified Black Belt from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

• Drive the Operational Excellence (OPEX) strategic vision and roadmaps for the La Grange, NC facility
• Provide expertise for Eaton Business System (EBS) tools and training including, EBS Pull, OpA, EBS Assessment, and other tools
• Lead and facilitate Business Operation System (BOS) meetings and agenda to drive continuous improvement
• Drive Cost-Out accountability for the site in alignment with the site’s annual Profit Plan objectives
• Provide support & guidance to the La Grange leadership team with Kaizens, problem solving, and ensuring EBS adherence
• Lead the Eaton Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) deployment (visual controls, process standardization, leader standard work, Gemba walks, manning strategy, daily accountability, process checks and CI for everyone)
• Build ELSS organizational capability and develop local ELSS/CI Tool Champions by providing training and consulting support
• Lead the development and implementation of a plant-wide training plan
• Monitor productivity to ensure that established shift quality and production levels are maintained or exceeded
• Manage the Maintenance & Toolroom teams, which includes performance management, organizational planning, time and attendance management, over-time planning, and general daily work planning.
• Ensure maintenance of records and reports on productivity, quality, and attendance across the shift
• Ensure a safe work environment for all employees, in collaboration with the EHS Manager; Drive and support behavioral based zero incident safety culture
• Lead and facilitate structured Problem-Solving events including Kaizens and RIE's
• Utilize change management techniques such as ADKAR to effectively drive and sustain process improvements
• Manage capital projects and long-term planning in collaboration with Finance and Purchasing

Benefits

• 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.
• Eaton Benefits Overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level