Plant Manager

What you'll do:

You will effectively organize, lead, and manage all functional elements of the plant. You will drive improvement in both financial performance and High Five operational metrics-including safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity-by deploying the Eaton Business System (EBS). You will utilize EBS tools such as MESH, EQMS, ELSS, and others to achieve plant goals in alignment with corporate and divisional strategies. You will support the growth and development of the workforce to foster a high-performance work culture, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity. You will be responsible for all short-term tactical actions and long-term strategic initiatives to create a world-class manufacturing site.

What you'll do:
• Set overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations consistent with the Eaton Business System, Values and Philosophy.
• Coordinate and direct, through managers, all functions of facility operations, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, SCM, OpEx, HR, and Finance.
• Manage and oversee operating performance through the effective use of the Balanced Score Card process and structured problem solving.
• Direct and mentor the Euclid leadership team in the performance of their respective roles in alignment with the Eaton Leadership model.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton's goals, encourages continuous improvement, and builds customer relationships.
• Drive compliance with the ethics policy and hold others accountable for ethical conduct.
• Develop controls and critically review operational results in reference to planned objectives.
• Be accountable for the day-to-day decisions that directly impact the quality, efficiency, and profitability of the overall plant.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Management positions
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Minimum 4 years leading a plant/factory
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8U.S.C. § 1158.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters Degree or MBA preferred from an accredited institution
• Experience within a top-tier, multinational manufacturing company
• Direct materials management experience
• Experience as part of a leadership team of a site with union labor

Skills:

• Good understanding of administrative knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure analysis, and wage and salary administration
• Ability to work cross functionally and drive results even without authority
• Broad knowledge of product and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong communication skills; comfortable facilitating teams and groups and working with all levels in the organization
• Perseverance and leadership to manage projects and drive for results
• Ability to plan, organize, build effective teams, and motivate others
• Innovative mindset and ability to facilitate team sessions

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Richmond Heights, OH

Job ID: Eaton-52521Euclid

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-22T18:37:19