Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division is seeking a Operational Excellence Director. Understanding the business operates on Eastern standard time, the role may be based at any of our EESS hub locations within the continental US. This role is subject to 25-50% travel.
Reporting to the SVP/GM of EESS, this position is a key member of the EESS senior leadership team. This position is responsible for leading the execution and deployment of continuous improvement, quality, and supply chain initiatives for the entire division. As a Director, you will directly manage other functional managers (Quality, Supply Chain, Digital Operations) within the division. The Operations Excellence Director also champions the deployment of the Eaton Business System (EBS) for EESS to define core processes, tools, and measures to drive performance and continuous learning.
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In this role you will:
- Responsible for leading the execution and deployment of continuous improvement, quality and supply chain initiatives across the division.
- Provide leadership in executing the organization's strategic plan in relation to operational excellence consistent with industry, Eaton and customer requirements.
- Further enhance the use of systems/process improvements in relation to Eaton's EBS - Eaton Business System, EBE - Electrical Business Excellence, ELSS - Eaton Lean Six Sigma, and audits/assessments.
- Promote customer-focused culture; through data and feedback throughout the division while partnering with the division's leadership team.
- Provides training, instruction and guidance to division leaders; remain knowledgeable in related industry best practices.
- Ensure alignment of continuous improvement, quality and supply chain between the division and the rest of the Electrical Sector.
- Comprehensive understanding of EBE criteria and its linkage to the Eaton Business System to drive improvements across the organization.
- Mentor employees and help build Quality / OpEx and Supply Chain role bench strength.
- Develop, implement and track division continuous improvement projects focused on cost out through enhanced efficiency, consolidation of resources, waste reduction, etc.
- Establish cost-out targets to be included in Profit Plan.
Your Qualifications:
- Minimum of ten years of operations experience in a continuous improvement or operational excellence role. Supporting quality, supply chain, and/or CI functions is preferred.
- Minimum of seven years managing cross functional projects at a large scale.
- Minimum of seven years leading high performing teams leading to measurable outcomes.
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or business administration from an accredited institution.
- Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings where applicable
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree preferred
- EBE - Electrical Business Excellence Examiner
- Formal training and certification in Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt
- Proven effective communication skills for interaction with all levels within the organization; to include, a minimum of 2 to 5 years of working with senior levels within an large matrixed organization.
Your Skills:
- Effective Communication: Present positioning, objectives, and action plans clearly to team, associates, management, and customers.
- Issue Identification and Resolution: Surface issues constructively and recommend solutions.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Use innovative approaches to find solutions, consider alternatives, calculate risks, and make well-informed decisions.
- Financial Acumen: Understand key financial metrics, contract negotiations, and cost drivers.
- Process Orientation and Analytical Skills: Maintain a strong focus on processes and possess robust analytical skills. Grasp new ideas and concepts rapidly.
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 $158249.97 - $232099.96 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.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on July 23, 2025.
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