Director of Continuous Improvement

Eaton Corporation's Electrical Sector Americas business has an opening for a Director of Continuous Improvement. This position can be based in Moon Township, PA, Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, Milwaukee, WI or can be a remote position as well.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the VP of Operations for Electrical Sector Americas (ES-A) and functionally to the VP of Continuous Improvement (CI) for Electrical Sector globally, the Director CI is responsible for leading the advancement of the CI culture, improving operational performance and building organizational capability in ES-A through the sustainable implementation of Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF), and other relevant Eaton Business System (EBS) tools. This person will work across all functions to develop and implement improvement strategies to achieve annual profit plan objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost. The Director will also be responsible for leading selected lean and/or Six Sigma variation reduction projects to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing and business processes and to support ELSS related cost savings.

Essential Functions:
• Develop and implement an annual Continuous Improvement Plan for each of the businesses/divisions in partnership with the group and business/division leadership. Lead Divisional CI leaders in building ELSS Cost Out decks and monitor progress to ensure achievement of Lean Cost Out profit plan goals
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of manufacturing operations and achieve operational excellence. Develop and execute strategic plans for implementation of ELSS in facilities based upon lean and operational assessments. Conduct training needs assessment associated with ELSS as required.
• Collaborate with CI and other functional leaders at the Division, Business, Group, Region, Sector and Corporate level as well as counterparts in other Eaton businesses and locations through networking, councils and Eaton Resource Groups.
• Drive core functional excellence through implementing: Eaton Business System, Lean, Six Sigma, Eaton Quality System and other world-class operations management techniques.
• Operational Assessment (OpA) process owner for ES-A and responsible for conducting the annual OpA Leadership Review process to establish the assessment plan for the subsequent year. Works with Sector CI Leader to staff assessment teams and coordinate assessment plans. Also, trains and develops plant teams in the OpA criteria and self-assessment process.
• Personally lead change to improve organizational effectiveness. Drive the change management process (ADKAR) as necessary to implement effective lean manufacturing and business operations.
• Assist Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Manufacturing Managers and other functional teams in the development of procedures to maximize customer satisfaction through output, improved quality, and reduced overall cost. Manage Cost Out and monitor Balanced Scorecard performance and recommend opportunities for projects to close any gaps.
• Train others to lead / facilitate Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) events, Lean certification and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE). Mentor production leaders on Lean fundamentals.
• Build Organizational Capability - responsible for the ES-A Group's ELSS technical competency. Assess, develop and manage the capacity and capability.
• Lead the deployment and execution of standardized CI recognition programs in ES-A. Works directly with the Sector CI Leader on the annual plan. Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations and/or continuous improvement
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

Position Criteria:
• Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement methods, approaches and tools, including strategic management and project management.