Production Manager

This position is onsite Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm at our LaVergne, TN (Nashville/Middle TN area) location. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.

About the role

Develop, plan, and implement manufacturing activities for all product lines to achieve Satellite facility goals. Manage and oversee all production staff at the site.

Responsibilities

• Function as a front-line leader for Satellite production employees in achieving High 5 Metrics (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Inventory) via the continuous improvement framework (CIF).
• Foster a zero-incident safety culture through deployment of environment, health and safety (MESH) initiatives and safety-focused leadership.
• Direct resources to prioritize and execute the manufacturing schedule to meet all customer, manufacturing, and financial requirements.
• Act as a commercial point of contact in assigned Satellite territories, including pricing/quoting, customer service, promotion activities, field sales contact, systems, and engineering as needed.
• Promote a high-performance work culture through effective operations management processes and positive employee relations.
• Facilitate problem-solving and corrective action for production and quality issues as they occur.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in either field sales, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Must be willing to relocate to LaVergne, TN (Nashville/Middle TN area).
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of prior supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in either field sales, engineering, or manufacturing in the electrical industry.
• Extensive product application knowledge for panelboards, switchboards, and circuit breaker components is highly recommended.
• Working knowledge of the panelboard/switchboard industry.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills used for review, motivation, development, and reinforcement of standards and policies for direct reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, AutoCad, BidManager, AS400, Vista, and MAPICs.
• Ability to work simultaneously through prioritization and time management skills is critical to job success.
• Ability to think strategically and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Customer service focus.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Action oriented.
• Process management focus.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Benefits

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. 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.