Production Manager

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Production Manager. This position is ONSITE Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:00pm at our Grapevine TX Eaton Satellite location. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.

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.

Qualifications

• Basic REQUIRED Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, minimum of four (4) years of experience in either field sales, engineering or manufacturing, must be willing to relocate to Grapevine TX (Dallas/Fort Worth TX area), and relocation assistance will be provided.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, minimum of two (2) years of prior supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment 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, strong computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, AutoCad, BidManager, AS400, and Vista, MAPICs Skills.

Position Criteria

• Strong interpersonal skills used for review, motivation, development and reinforcement of standards and policies for direct reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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.