VP Operations, Capacity Management

Eaton Corporation•Beachwood, OH

6d•$227,000 - $333,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton is seeking an enterprise level Vice President, Operations- Capacity Management. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer of the Industrial Sector who also leads Supply Chain and Procurement at the enterprise level. The preferred location for this role will be Eaton's US Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio and/or located at one of the following Eaton’s hub locations: Pittsburgh PA, Raleigh NC, Charlotte NC, Milwaukee WI, Houston TX or Detroit MI. 50 percent travel is anticipated. This position is a critical leadership role within our newly established Integrated Supply Chain Operations function. Through unifying the Supply Chain and Operations teams, we are enhancing the sharing of best practices, establishing standardized processes, driving improvements, and creating models for career development and effective collaboration. As part of the global Operations team, this role will collaborate across various business units globally to develop an enterprise strategy for Operations capabilities. This strategy will encompass capital allocation optimization, capacity enhancement, and footprint rationalization, thus providing a holistic approach to operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience working in global manufacturing environments.
Minimum ten (10) years management experience.
Minimum five (5) years multi-site operational experience.
Experience coaching and advising senior executives on business-critical issues.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in technology, manufacturing, and power management industries.
Strong financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
Understanding of capital investments with experience in managing large projects.
Proven ability to balance operational and strategic priorities.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
Project management or process improvement certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement capacity management strategies that align with the organization's growth objectives and operational needs.
Implement and oversee processes to understand installed capacity, efficiency levels, quality, first pass yields, leading to true capacity utilization and opportunities to grow.
Oversee the management of the organization's footprint, including space utilization, facility planning, and resource allocation.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for expansion and optimization of existing facilities to support business growth. Establish facility standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of capacity management initiatives with overall business goals.
Monitor and analyze capacity utilization data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Lead and mentor a team of capacity management professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices related to capacity management and footprint optimization.