Continuous Improvement Manager

Eaton's Vehicle Division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager, to join our team remotely, in the United States.

The Continuous Improvement Manager will drive the deployment of the CI Strategies in all manufacturing locations within the Vehicle Group. The primary focus is the adoption of all relevant EBS tools - CIF, ELSS, and OpA to optimize manufacturing operational performance and identify the pipeline of talented CI skills across the organization. CI Manager is also responsible to consolidate VG Key Performance Indicators (KPI) monthly.

The main responsibilities of this role: work with CI Mgr. & Site Leadership teams to embrace our ELLS (tools & process), driving its utilization in a disciplined and rigorous way to achieve higher performance levels, support execution of key needle movers CI projects within the specified area of responsibility, support OPA process through annual assessment, through identifying and establish improvements actions plans driving overall business improvement, support development of a pool of CI talents on ELSS functional competencies as well on their certification on ELLS tools and culture, drive use of structure problem solving shaping the culture and getting results, drive development of Six Sigma competencies among our regional teams, finally driving sustainability of achieved results. Also consolidate and report VG Key Performance Indicators (KPI) monthly.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and guidance over Continuous Improvement projects and initiatives.
• Support Regional Managers and CI Site Leaders on CI initiatives.
• Develop and maintains metrics/methods to track costs and processes to support business goals.
• Data Analysis and extensive work with Excel.
• 50-70% Travel component.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years in Lean manufacturing experience.
• Candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA degree, Masters Preferred
• Fluent in Spanish.

• CV/LV industry experience
• Reside within 100 miles of an international airport

• Strong analytical skill, problem solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, Blackbelt), Lean Tools
• Teach and Coach effectively, drive for results, plan, organize and motivate others. Strong Communication skills and comfort with facilitating teams/groups and working with all levels of the organization.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power - today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges, and doing what's best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.

Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.

Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: VEH Vehicle Group

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes - Remote
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time