Operational Excellence Manager

F. Establish and execute Lean/Six Sigma/CIF for the Plant to meet key operational metrics, including growth, cost out and cultural change plans. Aligns improvement strategies to business profit plan for delivery, cost, and quality improvement impact.
G. Partner with operations and facilities on site capital planning strategies to plant performance.
H. Interface with corporate functional and business leaders as well as counterparts at other Eaton divisions and groups. Participation in division and corporate ELS and other corporate groups/councils
I. Travel as necessary to remote sites including Chicago, Houston and El Paso to provide training and facilitate operational excellence at the sites. May also travel to additional locations to participate in company related projects, activities, or other job related assignments.
J. Lead change to improve organizational effectiveness. Drives the change management necessary to implement effective program and a continuous improvement focused culture.
K. Manage third party venders in the facility and equipment maintenance and drive improvements in equipment usage.
L. Drive plant strategy planning, standard work and process improvement.
M. As member of the leadership team provide all employee presentations, drive engagement and support Eaton values and philosophy.

Qualifications:

Basic REQUIRED Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum Five (5) years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering management.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience.
• Must be able to relocate to Fayetteville, NC. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.
• 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 STM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering or business administration
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification

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Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques.
• Robust analytical skills and understanding of problem solving techniques/ tools including Six Sigma, 8D, QOS, balanced scorecard, and goal setting.
• Strong knowledge of business systems and manufacturing processes required.
• Must be able to travel as necessary (up to 10%) to effectively interface with customers, suppliers, other Eaton locations, and other required contacts to manage or participate in company related projects, activities, or other job related assignments.

Additional Information:

Ensure compliance where applicable with systems and /or programs such as, but not limited to ISO 9000-2000, ISO 14001, NEMA, etc...Participate in and demonstrate understanding of other programs such as Eaton Business System (EBS), Eaton Lean System/Six Sigma (ELSS), Eaton Quality System (EQS), MESH, etc...

Health and Safety Responsibilities
A. Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules.
B. Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those they can.
C. Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities:
D. Develop job safety analysis and safe working procedures.
E. Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.
F. Accident, near-hit accident or potential hazard investigations.
G. Keep other employees aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
H. Maintain housekeeping in work area.
I. Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order.
J. Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
K. Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement.
L. Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in their work area.

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Client-provided location(s): Fayetteville, NC

Job ID: Eaton-50867Fayetteville

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-13T18:35:34