Director of Operations

Eaton Corporation's Protection, Controls and Solutions Division (PCS) is seeking a Director of Operations for LATAM. Reporting directly to the VP/GM of LATAM, this person will lead a division with revenue of about $600 million, with 900 employees. The Director will lead manufacturing strategy and execution across sites in Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Chile. This position will be based in our facility in Mexico City, MX.

Position Overview:

In this pivotal role, you'll shape and implement a forward-thinking operations strategy that fuels both short-term performance and long-term growth. You'll collaborate across functions, optimize processes, and inspire teams to deliver world-class manufacturing outcomes that support the division's ambitious business and financial goals.

Essential Functions:
• Proactively champion a culture focused on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), driving a zero-incident culture. Empower employees and drive accountability for EHS to all levels in the organization.
• Develop short and long-term plans in alignment with the PCS manufacturing strategy and annual profit plan objectives to drive operational performance and financial results.
• Drive attainment to high five metrics and create a roadmap to get to world class levels.
• Establish objectives and track key performance indicators across the organization. Ensure prompt and accurate reporting systems on all aspects of operations, leveraging EPM and Balanced Score Card.
• Establish ICD inventory plans by product family/site and proactively manage inventory to profit plan, driving improved and sustainable processes. Execute the Supply Demand Planning (SIOP) process, driving ownership and collaboration across all stakeholder groups. Ensure the supply plans generated meet customer expectations and profit plan objectives.
• Partner and network with IBP, Quality and OPEX organizations to ensure functional alignment of roles and responsibilities, strategic objectives, annual goals and metrics, and performance.
• Promote a responsive, customer-focused culture by building strong partnerships with internal and external suppliers to consistently deliver high-quality products and exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across LATAM Marketing, Sales, Human Resources and Finance to strengthen relationships with critical customer contacts and drive strategic engagement.
• Continuously improve operations through alignment with the Eaton Business System with a strong focus on driving a Lean Culture and executing on cost out objectives.