Supply Chain Program Manager

Eaton's Fluid Electrical Distribution Division of the Aerospace Group is currently seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to join our team. This position is based out of our Jackson, MI facility.

Position Overview:

Manages all supply chain deliverables for new program development activity for the Jackson, MI plant. Responsible for ensuring cost, schedule, and performance requirements are met in accordance with the PROLaunch process from concept thru phase 6 transition to production. The Supply Chain Program Manager role acts as the primary interface between plant operations, supply chain organization, technical support group, and program management office. This role is responsible for developing the program sourcing strategy and managing supplier development, purchasing, and production planning activities for new program execution. Engagement begins at the design phase through production with a focus on driving early supplier involvement in new program development. Core activities involve maintaining program hardware delivery schedules, establishing, and maintaining accurate item cost data, and acting as a PROLaunch SCM IPT member. This role will involve coordination with plant buyers, planners, design engineering, operations, supplier quality, manufacturing, and FED Supply Chain team.

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:

• Work with commodity leads to establish and develop suppliers in accordance with the strategic sourcing strategy
• Ensure supply chain program milestones are met as established by the customer and program management office
• Ensure compliance with applicable customer and Eaton contractual requirements
• Work with strategic sourcing team on risk management plan with the program manager and supply base to identify and mitigate risks on a real time basis
• Manages and tracks Sourcing Gate Review process compliance for all NPD Bills of Material (BoM)
• Understands and utilizes Eaton's PROLaunch process and functions as Point of Contact responsible for SCM deliverables to Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Liaison for the plant between FED supply chain organization and program management office (PMO)
• Manage deliverables from IPT members to ensure hardware delivery schedules are achieved (e.g., released engineering, router creation, process/equipment development, etc.)
• Coordinate with commodity teams to ensure strategies align with strategic and profit plan. Fully understand all the commodity strategies and align the strategies to the plans
• Manage and own hardware delivery schedules for managed programs in alignment with PMO and customer program milestones

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

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Program Management
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 50-miles of Jackson, MI will be considered.

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficient in the development and tracking of internal metrics
• General knowledge of ERP and procurement processes
• Program management experience preferred
• Exposure to institutional problem-solving tools/processes such as cycle time reduction and process improvement tools: Six Sigma, DMAIC methodology, Kaizen, DOE, Pareto Charts, Process mapping, Tree diagrams, Root cause analysis, Analytical software programs
• Experience leading new product development projects
• Understanding of fluid conveyance related products, manufacturing techniques, and material science
• Hose, tube, fitting, and coupling design experience is a plus.
• Strong project and time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from production associates to the leadership team.
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing process, metal forming, assembly/test in an Aerospace environment preferred

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

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.

Job: Supply Chain / Logistics

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico

Organization: AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution

Job Level: Individual Contributor

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?: No

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time