Manufacturing Manager
Eaton Electrical sector, Power Distribution Controls Assemblies (PDCA) division, is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for its manufacturing site in Greenwood, SC.
Our non-union campus includes a main site with nearly 700 employees spread across 250,000+ square feet, and a nearby site with 50 employees occupying 115,000+ square feet. This complex handles the manufacturing of medium voltage switchgears utilizing various processes such as fabrication, welding, painting, assembly, and testing. Greenwood is conveniently situated near Greenville and Columbia in Upstate South Carolina.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, our Manufacturing Manager is responsible for managing and directing designated assembly operations to produce and ship engineered-to-order product representing $400M+ in annual sales with a focus on safety, quality, on time delivery, labor productivity, and continuous improvement. Additionally, they will lead and manage 5 supervisors who in total have ~215 hourly employees reporting to them. They will collaborate across all functions across to meet and exceed short and long-term business goals. They're committed to developing a culture focused on continuous improvement to ensure our commitment to Safety, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction. Our leaders also foster an environment of engagement and inclusion for all employees and act with advocacy, empathy, and accountability.
In this role you will:
- Manage and enforce safety standards, following all safety rules and procedures including PPE standards, addressing unsafe conditions, and investigating incidents or observations.
- Develop action plans and objectives from the operations profit plan for High 5 metrics, SIOP, and capex projects.
- Support and drive Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives to eliminate waste
- Remain knowledgeable of required personnel-related policies and procedures of the company, monitor and correct employee actions or behavior to ensure adherence with required policies, procedures, systems, and rules.
- Serve as a role model for Eaton's values and philosophies and code of ethics.
- Lead daily Tier 2 meetings, review daily goals, interrupters, and metrics. Escalate urgent needs at Tier 3 meetings.
- Manage production capacity and manning strategy to support financial objectives.
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Your Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years' work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum two (2) years as a direct leader of people
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment (production, quality and/or supply chain)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment, immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience operating in an engineering to order business
• Experience with continuous improvement processes and practices
• Manning strategy / labor planning experience
• Understanding of SIOP process
Your Skills:
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced, change oriented environment
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At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)