Operations Project Leader

Eaton Corporation•South Milwaukee, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Operations Project Leader. This role is based out of our South Milwaukee, WI location. The Operations Project Leader is responsible for executing medium to larger manufacturing projects while meeting schedule, cost and quality targets. The position will lead the operations activities while working with a cross-functional product development teams with elements of planning, risk analysis, costing, coordinating schedules with customer requested deliveries, coordinating activities related to product reliability testing, all by effectively leveraging industry standard best practices and program management methodologies. We are looking for motivated professionals with strong skills in operations leadership along with excellent communication and collaboration skills. With five Eaton facilities and more than 1600 employees located in Southeastern Wisconsin, Eaton’s local footprint enables our employees with state-of-the-art laboratories and access to manufacturing, all while providing ample opportunities for development and career growth within region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science, Technology or Management.
Minimum of 4 years of project management experience within operations
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise leading operations and manufacturing new line installations or coordinating product revamps and upgrades
Experience with Project Management methodologies, processes, and tools
Knowledge of power systems, switchgear and regulator products/applications is an added advantage.
Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification
PMP Certification or Project Management training

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific manufacturing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Coordinate priorities between new product develop teams, customers, and production
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including operations project plans, capital budgets, process flow charts, management of change and lead PROLaunch activities associated with operations.
Participate in new product development design reviews and provide input to operational constraints
Implement risk management strategies to identify potential operational project risks, assess their impact, and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruption to project timelines and objectives.
Create and optimize manufacturing processes to support improved business process transaction, supporting overall improved customer experience
Coordinate the design and installation of new manufacturing & test equipment, including supplier selection, runoff, training, documentation of associated manufacturing process and work instructions.
Operate forklift to sustain optimal material flow in order to achieve department throughput and achieve efficiency targets.