Director, Continuous Improvement

This position can be based in Moon Township, PA, Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, Milwaukee, WI, or can be a remote role.

About the role

Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing Operations for the Energy Solutions & Services (ES&S) division, the Director of Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading the advancement of the CI culture, improving operational performance, and building organizational capability in ES&S through the sustainable implementation of Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF), and other relevant Eaton Business System (EBS) tools.

This leader will work across all functions to develop and implement improvement strategies to achieve annual profit plan objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost. The Director will also personally lead selected lean and/or Six Sigma variation-reduction projects to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing and business processes and to support ELSS-related cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual Continuous Improvement Plan for each business/division in partnership with group and business/division leadership.
• Lead Divisional CI leaders in building ELSS Cost Out decks and monitor progress to ensure achievement of Lean Cost Out profit plan goals.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of manufacturing operations and achieve operational excellence.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for implementation of ELSS in facilities based upon lean and operational assessments.
• Conduct training needs assessment associated with ELSS as required.
• Collaborate with CI and other functional leaders at the Division, Business, Group, Region, Sector, and Corporate level as well as counterparts in other Eaton businesses and locations through networking, councils, and Eaton Resource Groups.
• Drive core functional excellence through implementing Eaton Business System, Lean, Six Sigma, Eaton Quality System, and other world-class operations management techniques.
• Serve as Operational Assessment (OpA) process owner for ES&S and conduct the annual OpA Leadership Review process to establish the assessment plan for the subsequent year; staff assessment teams and coordinate assessment plans.
• Train and develop plant teams in the OpA criteria and self-assessment process.
• Personally lead change to improve organizational effectiveness, driving the change management process (ADKAR) as necessary.
• Assist Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and other functional teams in developing procedures to maximize customer satisfaction through output, improved quality, and reduced overall cost.
• Manage Cost Out and monitor Balanced Scorecard performance; recommend opportunities for projects to close any gaps.
• Train others to lead/facilitate Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) events, Lean certification, and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE).
• Mentor production leaders on Lean fundamentals.
• Build Organizational Capability – assess, develop, and manage the ES&S Group’s ELSS technical competency and capacity.
• Lead the deployment and execution of standardized CI recognition programs in ES&S.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations and/or continuous improvement.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement methods, approaches, and tools, including strategic management and project management.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodology and tool proficiency, including problem-solving tools.
• Flexibility and resilience, composure under pressure, adapting plans to changing circumstances while maintaining strength and resolve.
• Effectively collaborates on major initiatives across the enterprise; readily shares best practices and knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and comfort with facilitating teams/groups and working with all levels in the organization.
• Strong ERP/Systems knowledge.
• Undergraduate degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $182,000 – $266,000. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Benefits

Eaton provides a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work (eligibility factors may apply).
• Additional programs such as employee incentive compensation and long-term incentive.