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Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOrchard Park, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of operations or engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment; alternatively, an associate's degree and at least 5 years of such experience; or equivalent military experience in lieu of a degree with at least 7 years of experience supporting manufacturing production goals and operations planning.
  • At least 2 years of leadership experience with direct reports.
  • Must be a U.S. person under ITAR, defined here as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must currently reside within 50 miles of Orchard Park, NY; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and execute Operations plans in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
  • Serve as Continuous Improvement Champion and lead cross-functional groups toward the future state, including productivity improvements, waste elimination, variation reduction, team strategy deployment, teaming, and recognition.
  • Lead daily plan execution and prioritization for Manufacturing Engineers, Production Supervisors, Material Planners, and Quality Engineers supporting the Integrated Product Team (IPT), and support site-wide Supply Chain and Quality initiatives.
  • Ensure operational processes comply with safety, quality, and environmental systems and procedures.
  • Actively develop weekly and monthly production schedules to support the SIOP plan.
  • Ensure Environmental, Health, and Safety are incorporated into everyday activities.
  • Achieve agreed-upon IPT goals for key performance indicators covering safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and responsiveness.
  • Use Lean and Six Sigma concepts within the Value Stream for root-cause problem-solving and improvement opportunities.
  • Review key metrics and improvement actions weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
  • Coach and mentor direct reports and update performance reviews.
  • Lead the team toward a common vision and goal.
  • Develop talent within the team.
  • Support customer requirements as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three to five years of experience in operations management or an equivalent leadership role.
  • Working knowledge of business finance and ability to link financial outcomes with operational actions and strategy.
  • Manufacturing experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry.
  • Ability to think strategically and develop operational plans.
  • Thorough working knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma enterprise.
  • Ability to lead and facilitate progressive change and work effectively with all levels of management.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1911

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