Continuous Improvement Manager GONet (m/w/d)

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 doing business right, operating sustainably, and helping our customers manage power - today and well into the future. By leveraging the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we are accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges, and delivering value for our shareholders and society as a whole. Eaton was founded in 1911. In 2024, we generated nearly $25 billion in revenue and serve customers in more than 160 countries.

For our Continuous Improvement team, we are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager German Operations Network (GONet) (m/f/d) with the following responsibilities:

What you'll do:

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and deploying the business ECIS (Eaton Continuous Improvement System) initiatives within the 4 sites of GO Net operation. Leading EBS Strategy Deployment, OpA self-assessment, Cost-out programs, leading and facilitating ELSS projects and deploying ECIS through systematic activities. The function will support development of sites ECIS knowledge, coach and grow site talent on Continuous Improvement.

• Develop GO Net (German Operations Network) operation ECIS strategy and roadmap accordance with PMCC (Power Management & Control Components) business continuous improvement targets.
• Support the site OpA and lead ECIS assessments and calibrate OFAs. Ensure key action on time implementation.
• Improve sites Hi5 metrics through systematic process improvement activity by executing RIE/BPI/Six Sigma project plan. Lead, facilitate, coach and support EBS Pull projects, RIE events, Business Process Improvement (BPI) projects, including non-Cost-out CI projects.
• Run IDB events to build cost-out project pipeline and deliver the plant labor productivity/cost-out targets. Ensure CAPEX availability. Support R&D, Procurement, Logistics functions to define and implement cost-out projects.
• Improve the entire organization CI engagement by involving leaders and functions in process improvements and operating effective Idea Management program.
• Benchmark operations and transfer best practices (including I4.0) within the sites and standardize activity to ensure sustainability.
• Lead the EMEA level CI standard processes deep implementation and effective operations (5S, Standardized Work, VSM, Daily accountability, Gemba walk, etc.). Implement plant critical ELSS push tools. Initiate operating principles that focus on process standardization, visual factory, flow focus, accountability of tier meetings, etc.
• Build culture and focus on systematic waste elimination to improve sites OEE.
• Ensure CI resource availability and capability to drive effective improvement process.
• Mentor and support candidates of Lean/Six Sigma Certification programs throughout the certification process.
• Prepare and conduct ECIS related training and develop on-site ECIS knowledge, talent and competency to support business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in technical field, industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering or equivalent in Engineering or science field.
• > 5 years of relevant job experience in process improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodology

• Very good German and good English language fluency is required
• Expert knowledge of Lean production system and Six Sigma and deliver successful projects in an operational environment
• Subject matter expert in specified manufacturing process such as Metal Stamping, Plastics injection, system assembly and electronics/electrical manufacturing process will be a plus
• Multiple years of experience as a leader of people.
• Experience with project management.
• Strong experience in operations
• Experience with change management (leading & executing).
• Understanding of I4.0 principals
• Experience of Business Processes improvement in facilitating projects for HR, Finance, SCM and other non-manufacturing functions is preferred"
• Ability to lead and direct cross-functional process improvement teams; good leading and motivation skills to drive team success
• Good communication, negotiation, conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical- and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Change Management skills and experience

• Be part of a company that has existed for more than 100 years, is well-known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy sector
• Work in a company committed to inclusion & diversity and sustainability
• Numerous, continuously evolving training and development opportunities (including Eaton University)
• Career development in a globally active company with strong roots in Germany
• Robust processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
• Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
• Comprehensive onboarding and detailed induction support
• Many opportunities to volunteer in various Inclusion & Diversity Employee Resource Groups (IERGs)
• Flexible working hours