Continuous Improvement Manager

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

Our Electrical division in Morocco seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager whose primary responsibility will be to lead the plant in developing and deploying an effective CI strategy (meanly leading ELSS activities and coordination other CI aspects) and the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) that positively affects plant results by reducing waste and lead time. The CI Manager will be Responsible as well to lead practical application of the Lean/Continuous Improvement tools and conducting/leading Kaizen events through all areas of the plant. She/He will be accountable of the sustaining of CI sub-processes.

What you'll do:

• Partners with plant team to develop and execute the continuous improvement strategy in facility. This includes execution of top down Key Objectives, leading of Rapid Improvement Events, and deployment of the Continuous Improvement Framework.
• Accountable of defining and leading ELSS team targets in alignment with the department goals
• Review and lead self and team Functional competencies matrix and Dev plan defined in prio with manager
• Lead EATON Lean SixSigma tools deployment, dynamize Employee suggestions system and VAVE process floor deployment
• Lead plant CI council to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Inventory, and Cost utilizing the Eaton Lean Six Sigma methods (ELSS).
• Trains employees and deploys the Lean tools (Problem Solving and Six Sigma). Conducts training needs assessment associated with ELSS and facilitates site ELSS tools training for all employees. Conducts training evolving engineering process improvement as DFSS.
• Leads or facilitates projects or events such as Kaizen events, business process improvements, and Rapid Improvement events (RIE) to drive short-term and long term business improvements.
• Mentors others in the plant on implementing and sustaining continuous improvement practices.
• Oversee and coordinate production methods and modifications for production efficiency and cost control.
• Conduct studies to prepare and recommend new and revised operating procedures to maintain control, improve operations, and foster continuous process improvement.
• Conducts ELSS related assessments (tools assessment and OpA assessment) and helps to coordinate OpA
• Deploy Zero Incident Culture (ZIC): MESH Champion element, Report the near misses ...

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineer
• +5 years of experience in a similar position

• Strong background in lean manufacturing, multi-functional project teams and successful hands-on implementation with some experience with Six Sigma.
• Skilled in lean tools & project management.
• Ability to coach and mentor process owners and project owners.
• Ability to plan, organize and build effective teams and motivate others.
• Ability to influence others not in direct reporting relationship and to drive culture change.
• Possess the strong written and oral communication skills necessary to effectively interface with teams ranging from staff level to shop floor personnel
• Must be self-motivated and able to make autonomous decisions and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge and use of engineering-related computer tools
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
• Team work
• Work in cross-department teams to achieve results

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
• Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding.