Value Stream Manager

About the role

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Value Stream Manager at our Washington, PA facility. Relocation within the United States is provided for this position. The facility manufactures steel boxes, covers, and prefabricated electrical assemblies, producing 1.3 million units per week in a highly automated and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end performance of a defined value stream(s) within a manufacturing environment, owning safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost results (SQDIP) while driving operational excellence through leadership of people, processes, and continuous improvement.

• Own and lead the performance of the value stream, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across fabrication, assembly, material flow, and support functions
• Drive achievement of SQDIP metrics, including productivity, utilization, on-time delivery, inventory, quality, and cost performance, with full accountability for results
• Establish and maintain value stream management systems, including visual KPIs, tiered accountability meetings, and daily performance tracking
• Develop and execute production plans by partnering with Planning and Supply Chain to align demand, capacity, and workflow sequencing
• Manage capacity, constraints, and bottlenecks while optimizing flow for high-mix/variable demand environment
• Execute and manage production schedules, balancing demand, capacity, and resources to achieve on-time delivery
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools to reduce waste, improve lead time, and enhance productivity
• Identify root causes of operational issues and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly employees to build a high-performing, accountable, and engaged workforce
• Champion safety and quality by ensuring compliance with all policies, promoting a zero-incident culture, and meeting customer specifications

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, a minimum of three years of leadership experience, and a minimum of five years of experience in an operations or manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience
• Minimum of five years of experience in an operations or manufacturing environment

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business, proven leadership experience, strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, and experience with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business from an accredited institution
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced setting
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Experience with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. Please note that salary information is a general guideline only, and salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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.