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Operations Manager

AT Eaton
Eaton

Operations Manager

Kinston, NC

Eaton's Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Operations Manager. This position will be based at our LaGrange, NC facility. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000.03 - $154000.04 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:

The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading the operational performance of the site - leading people and processes to achieve the site's Safety, Quality, and Customer Requirements. The incumbent will drive continuous improvement, serve as a liaison between the Plant Manager and production supervisors, and supervise all manufacturing engineering activities to enable production processes at optimal capacity.

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  • Proactively implement, promote, and maintain a safe working environment through diligence in incident prevention, investigation, equipment maintenance, and policy enforcement
  • Fully engage workforce and promote personal accountability by identifying goals and empowering employees to drive decision making
  • Foster innovation and promote continuous learning by providing formal and informal feedback on employee performance. The Operations Manager puts specific focus and management on OTD, Gross Utilization/Productivity, and other key operational metrics
  • Partner with the Scheduler and Supply Chain department to ensure continuous alignment between demand forecasts and load/capacity plans to optimize schedule execution
  • Lead the production supervision team, headcount planning, hiring selection, talent development, foster a high-performing work team culture, performance management for the operations and production workforce
  • Guide and support facility and capital investment decisions to improve business performance and meet customer demand & quality requirements
  • Lead the Operations organization, ensuring effective talent development and organizational design to achieve the site operational, supply chain, and financial objectives
  • Partner with manufacturing engineering team to provide optimal support to all departments according to specific responsibilities
  • Drive continuous improvement programs and manufacturing process improvements by applying appropriate Eaton Business System processes and problem-solving tools
  • Communicate openly and effectively with employees, recognizing and rewarding employees for results and teamwork consistent with Eaton's high expectations
  • Support goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Flex Productivity, and People

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing people in a manufacturing environment
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future.
  • This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applications must be US persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution
  • Previous experience in a Production Supervision or Production Management role
  • Cross-functional experience with scheduling, engineering, quality, or customer service functions
  • Lean Six Sigma certified
  • Leadership experience in a high accountability culture and metrics driven environment

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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): La Grange, NC 28551, USA
Job ID: Eaton-31691LaGrange
Employment Type: Other

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)