Plant Manager

Eaton Corporation•Tom Bean, TX

7d•$165,000 - $242,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) division is seeking a Plant Manager to lead its approximately 400-person, non-union manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas. The role owns plant performance and financial results, develops the organization, strengthens operational capability, and helps shape the site’s future direction. The Plant Manager reports to the Director of Operations and leads plant strategy and execution while advancing safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement. GEIS operates within Eaton’s global Electrical Sector, serving customers in markets shaped by electrification, energy transition, digitalization, and increasing demands for safe and reliable power infrastructure. The business focuses on growth through innovation, operational excellence, and investment in global manufacturing capabilities. The role is onsite in Sherman, Texas, offers relocation within the United States, and requires up to 10% travel. It is eligible for a variable incentive program, in addition to an expected annual salary range of $165,000–$242,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing, supply chain, finance, operational excellence, or related manufacturing support functions.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Translate business goals into a plant strategy, annual operating plan, and measurable priorities; achieve the annual budget, manage costs, and deliver sustained operational and financial performance.
Promote a proactive environmental, health, and safety culture through employee engagement in hazard identification and prevention, regulatory compliance, accountability, and adherence to Eaton’s ethical standards.
Improve customer satisfaction through product quality, on-time delivery, productivity, alignment with customer requirements, and resolution of service issues.
Use the Eaton Business System and Lean/Six Sigma methods to eliminate waste, address root causes, reduce costs, and improve process reliability through disciplined problem-solving and sustained improvements.
Attract, develop, coach, and retain talent; set clear expectations and strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, and accountability throughout the plant.
Align manufacturing engineering, safety, quality, supply chain, continuous improvement, HR, and finance around shared priorities, using communication and collaboration to remove barriers and execute plant objectives.