Manager OPEX Lean Manufacturing.

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Manager OPEX Lean Manufacturing..

What you'll do:

Primary Function - Job Summary
Lead the Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS) deployment, training and mentoring at the plant level. Main job duties center on the creation and implementation of Lean tool and Six Sigma strategies and robust problem-solving techniques, which will lead to improvements in plant margins, product delivery performance, employee safety and reductions in product/process variation. This position is also responsible for leading the execution and deployment of robust manufacturing processes and continuous improvement/manufacturing efficiency initiatives across the organization. Provides leadership in executing the organization's strategic plan.

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Essential Functions - Job Responsibilities
1) Works through the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS) strategy, actions, and cross functional activities.
2) Provides site Lean and Six Sigma training and mentoring.
3) Conducts Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS) assessments and identifies performance gaps. Works through the leadership team to prioritize improvement activities and close gaps.
4) Conducts Self Operational Assessment (OpA) to drive short-term and long-term business improvements.
5) Utilizes Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and improved working capital performance.
6) Works through site leadership to lead the site Continuous Improvement Council and corporate Lean initiatives and reporting.
7) Assists in improvement activities including training, mentoring, facilitating VSM boot camps, RIEs, Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, benchmarking, etc
8) Leads in the development of methods and practices to reduce manufacturing variation and support in the development and launch of new products, processes and services.
9) Analyzes organizational metrics and performs managerial reviews to evaluate results and recommend action plans to close gaps at an operational level.
10) Coordinates and assists with corporate initiatives, participating on teams in order to drive best practices across Eaton Corp
11) Manages plant cost-out activities.
12) Drives complete employee engagement and enhancement of problem-solving knowledge at all levels.
13) Member of the plant leadership team in the advancement of the organization in the Eaton Business Excellence.
14) Develops, gathers and analyzes key organizational quality metrics related to the Plant Balanced Scorecard and performs periodical reviews to evaluate trends and results and
establish action plans to provide the necessary improvement at an operational level.
15) Build Organizational Capability by hiring and developing CI leaders, participates in annual development plans and provides input on organization capability/succession planning sessions
16) Identifies "Best in Class" manufacturing best practices and assists in their implementation throughout the Group.
17) The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions.
The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
18) When required participates in ProLaunch's process of work package approvals functional reviews by the following: Evaluating the quality of the work completed, assessing risks and developing completion plans, approving or rejecting work package and providing other information that supports or rejects moving to the next phase

Qualifications:

Education level required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required

Years of experience required

• 5 years of proven CI and Lean Manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment.

Technical knowledge

- Understanding of the linkages between functions, impact of functional decisions downstream and how multiple functions work within a value stream.

- Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing (5S, Standard Work, VSM, etc.)- Demonstrated experience in the deployment and implementation of a manufacturing system to achieve Operational Excellence.

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in continuous improvement methods, strategic management and project management. - Excellent communication skills, proven capability to lead change in a team environment.

- Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action.

- Demontstrated knowledge of the Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS) - Demonstrated analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative.Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support plant competencies.

Diplomas/certifications

• Black Belt or Lean certified is a plus

English level

• Bilingual English/ Spanish

Systems:

• Microsoft Office Suite, Autocad 2D, Oracle and Power BI

Functional competencies

Knowledge of the quality management system

- Lean tools application with hourly and salary people

- Lean tools certifications process

- Takt Time and ideal staffing calculation

- Cycle times measurement and capacity analysis for manufacturing processes

- Headcount needed calculation according the customer demand and machines capacity

- Layout designs according to a correct material and information flow

- OEE measurement and analysis for machines and production cells

- Cost out initiatives definition (IDB workshop, VSM rounds)

- Cost out approach when driving Kaizen events

- Kaizen events and Ideas program management

- Root cause analysis (use of A3 or 5whys at least)

- Industry 4.0 knowledge (Cobots, Real time, Digitalization)

Skills:

Soft Skills:

Ability to think creatively and proactively propose solutions with attention to details and focused on the root cause

- Planning and organization of logical thinking

- Drives for results

- Clear communication (two-way communication) with team members

- Self-directed with high energy, resilient attitude and a winning mentality

- Demonstrates a Collaborative Style

- Makes Decisions & Solves Problems

- Promotes and Champions Change

- Pursues Personal Development

- Comfort Around Higher Management

- Conflict Management

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Aguascalientes, Mexico

Job ID: Eaton-56624Aguascalientes

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-16T18:39:06