Value Stream Manager

Eaton Corporation•Washington, PA

4d•$97,000 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Value Stream Manager. This role is onsite at our Washington, PA facility. Relocation within the United States is provided for this position. Washington, PA is the home of the Eaton Crouse-Hinds commercial outlet box facility which manufactures steel boxes, covers, and prefabricated electrical assemblies. Manufacturing 1.3 million units per week, this highly automated and fast paced environment places a high value on talented professionals that are focus on problem solving and efficiency. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The Value Stream Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end performance of a defined value stream(s) within a manufacturing environment. This role owns safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost results (SQDIP) while driving operational excellence through leadership of people, processes, and continuous improvement. The Value Stream Manager ensures effective cross-functional alignment, optimizes flow across all production stages, and develops a high-performing team to meet customer and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an operations or manufacturing environment.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Business from an accredited institution
Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced setting
Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Experience with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making
Experience in high-mix / engineered-to-order manufacturing environments
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales & Marketing and Planning Teams (forecasting, production scheduling, capacity planning)
SAP business system experience
Experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Direct managerial experience within Operations or Manufacturing environment.
Experience utilizing DMM.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the performance of the value stream, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across fabrication, assembly, material flow, and support functions
Drive achievement of SQDIP metrics, including productivity, utilization, on-time delivery, inventory, quality, and cost performance, with full accountability for result
Establish and maintain value stream management systems, including visual KPIs, tiered accountability meetings, and daily performance tracking
Develop and execute production plans by partnering with Planning and Supply Chain to align demand, capacity, and workflow sequencing
Manage capacity, constraints, and bottlenecks while optimizing flow for high-mix/variable demand environment
Execute and manage production schedules, balancing demand, capacity, and resources to achieve on-time delivery
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools (A3, 8D, standard work, 5S, visual management) to reduce waste, improve lead time, and enhance productivity
Identify root causes of operational issues and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly employees to build a high-performing, accountable, and engaged workforce
Champion safety and quality by ensuring compliance with all policies, promoting a zero-incident culture, and meeting customer specifications
Own structure of the value stream, including monitoring labor, scrap, rework, and conversion costs, while driving cost reduction and efficiency improvements