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Eaton

Continuous Improvement Manager

Jackson, MS$113,000 – $165,000Posted 2 days ago

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Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager. This position will be located at our Jackson, MS facility. Relocation benefits will be provided within the United States only.

The Jackson facility is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and driving operational excellence, business process improvement, and lean transformation initiatives across a 550-employee aerospace manufacturing facility. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this position serves as a key member of the site leadership team and partners with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, Maintenance, Finance, Human Resources, and other support functions to improve performance across all business processes.

The role is accountable for establishing and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement through the deployment of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies. The Continuous Improvement Manager will identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with aerospace industry requirements.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year.

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.

What you'll do:

Strategic Continuous Improvement Leadership
• Develop and execute the site's continuous improvement strategy aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary change agent for operational excellence initiatives across all functions.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and leadership team to establish annual improvement priorities and measurable targets.
• Build a culture that embraces data-driven decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence
• Lead deployment and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the facility.
• Facilitate value stream mapping and identify waste reduction opportunities across manufacturing and administrative processes.
• Drive implementation of Lean tools including:
o 5S
o Standard Work
o Visual Management
o Daily Management Systems
o Kaizen Events
o Error-Proofing (Poka-Yoke)
o TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
o Pull Systems and Flow Improvements
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure improvement effectiveness.

Business Process Improvement
• Lead cross-functional efforts to streamline and optimize processes across:
o Operations
o Manufacturing Engineering
o Quality Engineering
o Supply Chain
o Materials Management
o Program Management
o Maintenance
o Finance
o Human Resources
o Administrative Functions
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and systemic issues impacting business performance.
• Develop sustainable solutions that improve cycle times, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Problem Solving and Data Analytics
• Facilitate structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as:
o DMAIC
o PDCA
o A3
o Root Cause Analysis
o 8D
o Fishbone Diagrams
o Statistical Analysis
• Analyze operational data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Utilize data visualization and reporting tools to communicate performance and progress.

Workforce Development and Culture
• Develop and deliver training programs on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Mentor leaders, supervisors, engineers, and frontline employees on improvement practices.
• Facilitate Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement events.
• Lead employee engagement efforts that encourage idea generation and ownership of improvement activities.

Project Management
• Manage a portfolio of continuous improvement projects from identification through implementation and sustainment.
• Establish clear project charters, timelines, deliverables, and financial impact measurements.
• Ensure project benefits are validated and sustained through appropriate controls and monitoring.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and/or Operational Excellence.
• 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.".
• 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 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in Lean Six Sigma and/or Operational Excellence.
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory or manager of people experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience with Excel and Power Bi.

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Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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