Director of Continuous Improvement

Description

• Assist Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Manufacturing Managers and other functional teams in the development of procedures to maximize customer satisfaction through output, improved quality, and reduced overall cost. Manage Cost Out and monitor Balanced Scorecard performance and recommend opportunities for projects to close any gaps.
• Operational Assessment (OpA) process owner for ES-A and responsible for conducting the annual OpA Leadership Review process to establish the assessment plan for the subsequent year. Works with Sector CI Leader to staff assessment teams and coordinate assessment plans. Also, trains and develops plant teams in the OpA criteria and self-assessment process.
• Train others to lead / facilitate Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) events, Lean certification and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE). Mentor production leaders on Lean fundamentals.
• 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.
• Develop and implement an annual Continuous Improvement Plan for each of the businesses/divisions in partnership with the 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
• Build Organizational Capability - responsible for the ES-A Group’s ELSS technical competency. Assess, develop and manage the capacity and capability.
• Drive core functional excellence through implementing: Eaton Business System, Lean, Six Sigma, Eaton Quality System and other world-class operations management techniques.
• 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.
• Lead the deployment and execution of standardized CI recognition programs in ES-A. Works directly with the Sector CI Leader on the annual plan. Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices.
• Personally lead change to improve organizational effectiveness. Drive the change management process (ADKAR) as necessary to implement effective lean manufacturing and business operations.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Eaton recognizes this role as a critical position within the corporation and will create a compelling package consisting of a base salary, employee incentive compensation, long term incentive and complete benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance