Continuous Improvement Manager

Eaton's Electrical Distribution Center is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Dallas, TX facility.

Relocation will be offered within the USA!

Position Overview:

This position will drive continuous improvement and Eaton Lean system throughout the Distribution Center (DC). This position will identify, lead and implement improvements actions plans driving overall business improvement. This position to consolidate monthly Key Performance Indicators, focus on the sharing and application of best practices between other locations.

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.

In this function you will:

• Provide leadership and guidance over Continuous Improvement projects and initiatives
• Deploy and execute the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) within the Distribution Center
• Apply principals and initiatives of the Eaton Business System (EBS) to the DC processes for continuous improvement.
• Develop and utilize hands on approach to implement effective continuous improvement (CI) training plans that develop and sustain a CI culture, ensuring a constant safety focus.
• Leverage EBS Pull, CIF and Structured Problem Solving as the foundation for deployment & execution.
• Drive CIF (Continuous Improvement Framework) by training, coaching and leading by example by leveraging the 8 Building Blocks of CIF: Process Standardization, Visual Controls, Leader Standard Work, Daily Accountability, Process Checks, Manning Strategy, Gemba Walks, and CI for Everyone.
• Utilize analytical / statistical tools& methods combined with the ability to select and apply them to make data-based decisions. Statistical tools include A3, 8D, Problem Definition, Data Collection, Brainstorming, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Cause & Effect, Error Proofing, Variation Analysis, SPC, MSA, and DOE.
• Ensure that objectives as defined by the business units are tracked through the TalentHub system.
• Conduct game changing kaizen events/RIEs.
• Provide mentorship development to operational excellence/CI talent.
• Perform additional functions as required.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum three (3) years combined work experience in Quality, Operations, and/or Continuous Improvement functions
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial engineering
• Minimum one (1) year of work experience managing people
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
• Eaton Lean Certification or demonstrated Lean experience
• Master's Degree in Business Administration
• Hands on approach to implementation (e.g. Kaizen Events).
• Demonstrated experience using problem solving & Six Sigma statistical tools (including A3, 8D, Problem Definition, Data Collection, Brainstorming, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Cause & Effect, Error Proofing, Variation Analysis, SPC, MSA, and DOE) to solve problems.

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Job: Operational Excellence

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico

Organization: ES AMER HQ MFGSC

Job Level: Manager

Schedule: Full-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No

Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time