OpEx (Operational Excellence) Manager

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a OpEx (Operational Excellence) Manager.This role is based out of our Greenwood, SC location.

Plans, develops, directs and coordinates the Continuous Improvement strategy, which includes deployment, training and mentoring of Eaton Business System, OpA and CIF integration. Coordinates and drives cost out for the facility. Aligns all programs to ensure the strategic business initiatives and the daily safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory results are achieved.

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:

• Drives the implementation of the Eaton Business System and the development of future state plans and manufacturing strategies
• Acts as the on-site Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) expert, driving the deployment of lean manufacturing techniques
• Provides leadership and delivers continuous improvement through Rapid Improvement Events (RIE).
• Responsible for overall plant performance for Cost Out activities and meeting profit plan goals.
• Leads the capital expense planning and utilization strategy for the facility.
• Provides and secures specific training in lean tools for new champions to meet strategic goals.
• Supports and provides guidance to the VSM teams to ensure all A3 actions / active bursts meet business case needs, have established plans to meet completion timelines
• Lead change to improve organizational effectiveness. Drives the change management necessary to implement effective program and a continuous improvement focused culture.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules.
• Identify and correct any health and safety issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe work conditions. Inform plant leadership as appropriate.
• Participate in accident, near-hit accident or potential hazard investigations.
• Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing and/or Engineering Management
• 2 Years of prior experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean/six sigma certification
• Advanced degree in business administration or engineering
• Prior experience with leadership development within teams
• Ability to execute organizational change
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles, certified expert in 5S, VSM and standard work
• Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and measurement techniques

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