Production Manager

Eaton Corporation•Federal Way, WA

39d•$117,000 - $172,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Production Manager. This is a Full-Time role working M-F Daylight hours at our manufacturing plant in Auburn, WA. Relocation benefits are available! The expected annual salary range for this role is $117000 - $172000 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Three (3)+ years’ experience in either field sales, engineering or manufacturing (electrical industry preferred)
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now and in the future
Strong interpersonal skills used for review, motivation, development and reinforcement of standards and polices for direct reports
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, AutoCad, BidManager, AS400, and Vista, MAPICs
Ability to work simultaneously through prioritization and time management skills is critical to job success
Ability to think strategically and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
Customer service focus
Strong conflict management skills
Action oriented
Process management focus

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
1+ year of prior supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Extensive product application knowledge for panelboards, switchboards, and circuit breaker components is highly recommended
Working knowledge of the panelboard/switchboard industry

Responsibilities

Function as a front-line leader for Satellite production employees in achieving High 5 Metrics (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Inventory) via the continuous improvement framework (CIF).
Foster a zero-incident safety culture through deployment of environment, health and safety (MESH) initiatives and safety-focused leadership.
Direct resources to prioritize and execute the manufacturing schedule to meet all customer, manufacturing and financial requirements.
Act as a commercial point of contact in assigned Satellite territories, including pricing / quoting, customer service, promotion activities, field sales contact, systems and engineering as needed.
Promote a high-performance work culture through effective operations management processes and positive employee relations.
Facilitate problem-solving and corrective action for production and quality issues as they occur.
Perform other duties as assigned