Program Manager

Eaton Corporation•Kings Mountain, NC

12d•$113,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager will be part of the Eaton plant in Kings Mountain, NC. This person will be leading plant programs/projects with primary focus on Operations. Program management includes managing capacity, equipment, and new product launches, implementing, and ensuring the successful execution of the processes for new product introduction and/or process development in the Kings Mountain plant. This includes interface with the customer as well as interaction with all functional groups internal and external within the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum 3 years of experience in program management, engineering, operations or manufacturing required.
Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes, and tools.
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written with ability to effectively communicate to internal & external customers & leadership.
Demonstrated strong problem solving, Passion & Motivational skills.
Strong Six Sigma skills.
Software skills in Microsoft project.
Software skills in Mini tab.
Software skills in AutoCad.
Lean Manufacturing Training.
Experiences (Kaizen Events).
Experience with Mfg. Documents (PFMEA/DFM).
Clear understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Demonstrated good problem-solving skills.
Manufacturing experience (machining, assembly, automation).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in the Automotive Industry.
Master’s Degree in Business (MBA).
Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP).
Experience working with global teams.
Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
Experience in product &/or process design & development.
Knowledge and application of (Eaton) Business System tools for successful project completion.
Knowledge and experience with the (Eaton’s) PRO-Launch process.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop and coordinate the execution of manufacturing projects in the Kings Mountain facility.
Manage the plant project portfolio and provide project recommendations to operational leaders.
Work closely with functional leaders for alignment to projects and performance to goals.
Provide project status updates to leadership.
Identify team resources, goals and objectives, performance metrics and a project road map which aligns with the expectations from the organization.
Manage PROLaunch NPD (new launches) & STP (restructuring) projects, cost improvement, capex management, automation and execution of regional manufacturing strategies.
Support continuous improvement while utilizing the framework of the Eaton Business System (EBS) and the Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS).
Develop and communicate project scope, cadence, and deliverables.
Develop appropriate work plans (PROLaunch or Change Management) to ensure objectives are met and the plant is capable to support the project requirements in quality and capacity perspectives.
Align new equipment &/or product launches with all functions and drive the execution to meet customer, cost, quality, and timing requirements.
Maintain the plant manufacturing project portfolio.
Identify key projects which support key operational factors and/or improvement objectives.
Maintain key project performance tracking including leading and lagging indicators.
Ensure the promotion and awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization.
Coordinate financial and technical analysis reviews of all manufacturing projects.
Communicate project status to leadership.
Seek team (internal & external) input to promote rapid resolution to issues.
Coach and provide feedback/rewards on project performance indicators.
Facilitate manufacturing councils when applicable.
Provide support to all project teams to assure successful completion of projects.
Establish and standardize processes across the Kings Mountain operation.
Create and lead development plans for self and others within the organization to ensure technical expertise in plants; provides training and guidance on PROLaunch tools & requirements to site.
Drive implementation of best practices & continuous improvements projects, including automation and I4.0 projects.
Develop and support processes that drive world class quality.
Comfortable in discussing financials with various levels of leadership.
Must work consistently to maintain safe and healthy working conditions, to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injury and illness and to observe Federal, State, local, and overall regional company safety and health regulations.
Must reflect an interest in company safety and health objectives and required to set a good example by always observing the rules as a part of the normal work routine.