Operations Manager

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

11d•$146,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Operations Manager. The position will be based at our facility in Greenwood, SC (Puckett Ferry Rd). We are offering relocation assistance for candidates who reside within the U.S. The expected annual salary range for this role is $146000 - $215000 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. This person in this role will lead value stream managers and supervisors across two shifts who in total have ~200 hourly employees reporting to them. They will communicate, interact, and coordinate with employees in all functions across the business. This facility is experiencing significant growth over the next few years and will require effective strategy, communication, and change management skills to drive the culture required to execute to our targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum ten (10) years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum five (5) years as a leader of people
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,).
Knowledge of safety standards and practices.
Predisposition towards action and empathy towards others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced, change oriented environment.
Ability to drive improvements through influence

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in an engineering to order business
Experience with continuous improvement processes and practices
Manning strategy / labor planning experience
Understanding of SIOP process

Responsibilities

Manage and enforce safety standards, following all safety rules and procedures including PPE standards, addressing unsafe conditions, and investigating incidents or observations.
Develop action plans and objectives from the operations profit plan for High 5 metrics, SIOP, and capex projects. Cascade objectives through entire work force.
Support and drive Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives to eliminate waste.
Remain knowledgeable of required personnel-related policies and procedures of the company, monitor and correct employee actions or behavior to ensure adherence with required policies, procedures, systems, and rules.
Serve as a role model for Eaton’s value, culture model, philosophies and code of ethics.
Lead daily Tier 3 meetings, review daily goals, interrupters, and metrics. Escalate urgent needs as appropriate.
Manage production capacity and manning strategy to support financial objectives.
Facilitate problem-solving and corrective action for production issues.
Monitor performance to objectives, implementing responsive tactical changes as required.
Foster a relationship of teamwork throughout the operations of the plant.
Identify and nurture talent.