Operations Manager - Eaton Corporation : Job Details

Eaton's Industrial Sector is currently seeking a Operations Manager to join our team. This position will be based at our Middlesex, NC facility. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000.03 - $154000.04 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Essential Functions:

The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading the operational performance of the site - leading people and processes to achieve the site's Safety, Quality, and Customer Requirements. The incumbent will drive continuous improvement, serve as a liaison between the Plant Manager and production supervisors, and supervise all manufacturing activities to enable production processes at optimal capacity.

* Proactively implement, promote, and maintain a safe working environment through diligence in incident prevention, investigation, equipment maintenance, and policy enforcement

* Fully engage workforce and promote personal accountability by identifying goals and empowering employees to drive decision making

* Foster innovation and promote continuous learning by providing formal and informal feedback on employee performance. The Operations Manager puts specific focus and management on OTD, Gross Utilization/Productivity, Quality and other key operational metrics

* Partner with the Scheduler and Supply Chain department to ensure continuous alignment between demand forecasts and load/capacity plans to optimize schedule execution

* Lead the production supervision team, headcount planning, hiring selection, talent development, foster a high-performing work team culture, performance management for the operations and production workforce

* Guide and support facility and capital investment decisions to improve business performance and meet customer demand & quality requirements

* Lead the Operations organization, ensuring effective talent development and organizational design to achieve the site operational, supply chain, and financial objectives

* Partner with manufacturing engineering team to provide optimal support to all departments according to specific responsibilities

* Drive continuous improvement programs and manufacturing process improvements by applying appropriate Eaton Business System processes and problem-solving tools

* Communicate openly and effectively with employees, recognizing and rewarding employees for results and teamwork consistent with Eaton's high expectations

* Support goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Flex Productivity, and People

* Maintains a safe working environment. Abides by all safety requirements. Designs safety into every process and activity.

* Follow Eaton code of ethics, harassment free workplace policy, and leadership model to help create a respectful and high performing work environment

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

* Minimum of 3+ years of experience managing people in a manufacturing environment

* This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applications must be US persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder ), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

* Relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside or are willing to relocate within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Middlesex, NC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

* Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution

* Minimum of 5 years of experience managing people in a manufacturing environment

* Previous experience in a Production Supervision or Production Management role

* Cross-functional experience with scheduling, engineering, quality, or customer service functions

* Previous in Aerospace and/or Automotive experience

* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified

* Leadership experience in a high accountability culture and metrics driven environment

* Experience working to and understanding of AS9100, ISO9001, IATF1400 audits

* Experience using advanced functions in Excel and/or Power BI

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.