Vice President, Global Integrated Operations

Eaton Corporation•Southfield, MI

49d•$270,000 - $396,000

About The Position

Eaton's Mobility Group is seeking a dynamic Vice President, Global Integrated Operations to be based in Southfield, Michigan. What you'll do: Reporting to the Mobility Group President, the Vice President of Global Integrated Operations is a key member of the senior leadership team for Eaton's Mobility Group ($3.5B in annual revenue, with a $6B revenue goal by 2030, across 28 manufacturing sites and ~12,000 employees) and is responsible for developing and executing the strategy for Global Operations and Supply Chain to optimize performance. The Vice President will be a visionary and passionate leader, driving a culture of collaboration across Manufacturing and Supply Chain as part of an integrated team. This executive role will oversee manufacturing operations, operational excellence, continuous improvement, procurement of direct/indirect materials, quality, supplier quality, Industry 4.0, advanced manufacturing / engineering and structural transformations, to achieve World Class Manufacturing status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited university.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience of direct teams, with extensive manufacturing operations, procurement, and advanced manufacturing engineering experience - preferably in automotive or commercial vehicle industry.
10 years of senior leadership experience defining and implementing large-scale business strategies, organizational changes, and / or operational improvements.
Strong background in driving Operations, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, and Materials Management.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship now or in the future.
Experience developing and executing strategic plans.
Proven leadership in large, complex operations with entrepreneurial drive.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments and build global networks.
Demonstrated success leading in matrix organizations.
Track record of communicating a vision for innovation and excellence in end-to-end operations.
Result-oriented, adaptable team player in a global corporate setting.
Pragmatic motivator with strong decision-making and analytical skills.
Collaborative team player skilled at driving change and completing projects across matrix structures.
Proven ability to develop talent and foster inclusivity.
Skilled at communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
Experienced in leading strategy discussions, resolving conflicts, and achieving goals with multiple stakeholders.
Able to tackle complex operational challenges using both traditional and innovative methods.
Strategic thinker with a broad perspective on trends and planning.
Confident, professional presence able to communicate vision at all levels.
Strong collaborator with a focus on assembling effective teams to achieve objectives.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
Experience in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Industrialization and Quality.
International work experience.

Responsibilities

Promote a "One Team" culture and display key daring leadership behaviors including vulnerability, resiliency, fostering a trusting environment and living the Eaton values.
Develop and implement an operational optimization strategy focused on core competencies, a localized supply chain, and effective communication, including operations footprint planning.
Collaborate with regional and enterprise leaders to align strategic objectives, annual goals, and resource allocation.
Meet business, safety, quality, delivery and cost expectations.
Champion process improvement and operational excellence, fostering collaboration across the global manufacturing footprint.
Define and execute the corporate quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
Oversee global quality systems, and compliance frameworks.
Manage the quality function to meet plant quality objectives and drive the quality culture.
Use key performance indicators and lean principles to maximize manufacturing profitability and drive continuous improvement.
Oversee global procurement to achieve cost savings, minimize tariffs, control capital spending, and enhance supplier performance.
Lead the strategy and execution of the Global Procurement Team to ensure Mobility Group delivers new product launches, transfers, cost out, and resiliency goals.
Act as a liaison between the GPO, Business Engineering teams, and others to deliver significant Direct Material Cost-out performance.
Develop and execute a strong pipeline of Direct and Indirect Material Productivity projects to improve cost performance.
Transform materials planning and order management into a strategic network model.
Manage supplier quality performance and work closely with regions and businesses regarding sourcing and risk and to resolve supplier issues.
Lead and align advanced manufacturing strategies and initiatives to enhance competitiveness, boost efficiency, and drive innovation (i.e., Industry 4.0 - automation, robotics, predictive maintenance).
Collaborate with product line leaders and integrated operations teams to support industrialization and new product launches.
Regularly review existing controls and governance of standard processes, ensuring alignment with globally defined processes.