Production Manager

Eaton Corporation•Westminster, SC

7d•$113,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is seeking a Production Manager for its manufacturing facility in Westminster, South Carolina. The role manages departments at USEV through coordination of area supervisors, working toward plant goals and using USEV governing values and continuous improvement as measures of success. The manager oversees safe and effective production, including safety, quality, scrap, schedule attainment, operating costs, staffing, training, maintenance, and process improvement. The role also coordinates plant-wide Lean System implementation and champion teams, works with supervisors and support areas to reduce throughput time and downtime, and communicates with associates, customers, vendors, and the community. The expected annual salary range is $113,000–$165,000. This is a full-time position. Eaton states that it does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. The posting also notes a planned Mobility Group transaction, expected to complete by the end of the first half of 2027; compensation and benefits may be addressed by the new company if the employee is actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes. Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific options may depend on eligibility, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least two years of experience in manufacturing operations.
At least one year of experience managing people; team lead or supervisory experience is accepted.
Facilitating and interpersonal skills, working knowledge of and ability to apply Achieve Global programs.
General understanding of the entire plant operating process.
Strong leadership, planning, and delegating skills.
Ability to adjust to changes in market conditions, schedules, customer-driven quality requirements, divisional support, and new products.
Understanding of manufacturing costs, ELS programs, 5S, 8D problem-solving techniques, SPC, and computer skills.
Complete the core classes of the Achieve Global Leadership program.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, including awareness of unsafe acts and conditions.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of manufacturing operations experience.
Experience in automotive manufacturing.
Experience with continuous improvement and/or Lean Six Sigma training or certifications.

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment and processes are safe for associates and the environment, and meet safety goals.
Monitor quality performance to meet or exceed customer goals.
Control scrap to predetermined goals.
Coordinate supervisors to meet schedules and develop monitoring tools for daily and weekly schedule status.
Coordinate plant-wide implementation of the USEV Lean System and drive the champion team program.
Work with supervisors and support areas to improve processes and reduce throughput time.
Coordinate and direct maintenance personnel to reduce production downtime.
Identify and execute shift training needs, ensuring associates are qualified to operate their equipment.
Coordinate champion teams implementing process, quality, and capital changes to improve people, quality, and production.
Facilitate monthly All Associate Meetings using Operations Slides.
Meet published schedules by working with supervisors to maintain equipment and control bottlenecks using the Preventative Maintenance System, SPC, and 8D problem-solving techniques.
Control operating costs by working with supervisors and operators to improve expense items.
Conduct plant tours for customers, vendors, and community members, sharing awareness of their needs and the plant’s needs as appropriate.
Direct manpower daily to meet production schedules.
Monitor associate performance and attendance.
Follow Quality Management and Environmental Management System guidelines daily.
Drive continuous improvement in 5S, housekeeping, organization, and TPM.