Vice President - Production Strategy
Eaton
Lead global production strategy, standardize shop‑floor processes, and drive operational excellence.
9 days ago ago
$236,997 - $347,595
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Beachwood, OH
Onsite
Company Size
105,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical power distribution field services
Electrical system studies
Switchgear modernization
Custom Panel Shop
Turnkey electrical solutions
Modular integrated transportable substations
Modular data centre design/build services
Modular Power Assemblies
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
lean manufacturing
value stream
kpi monitoring
process compliance
productivity improvement
cost center
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and supply chain, to ensure seamless operations and alignment with overall business objectives.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for the shop floor management team.
- Responsible for leveraging lean manufacturing principles and best practices, driving continuous improvement initiatives, aligned with improvement opportunities to increase customer value and capacity.
- Develop and understand how manufacturing plants need to be set up from the value stream standpoint to always maximize value.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational excellence and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure processes that comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards on the shop floor.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency on the production floor.
- Lead and manage all aspects of production process, including cost center definition and transition.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and efficiency
What you bring
tps
lean sixsigma
bachelor’s degree
management experience
project management
executive coaching
- In-depth understanding of shop floor processes, execution and tools, and what great looks like.
- Strong financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- Experience coaching and advising senior executives on business-critical issues.
- Proven track record in driving large-scale organizational change
- Minimum ten (10) years management experience
- Effective collaborator in a global matrixed organization
- Understanding of capital investments with experience in managing large projects
- Proven ability to balance operational and strategic priorities
- In depth knowledge of Manufacturing Operating System such as TPS (Toyota Production System)
- Ability to assess key processes in manufacturing, identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and increase capacity
- Experience leading production/shop floor strategies at an enterprise level and/or for a multi billion dollar business with minimum 20 locations
- Project management or process improvement certifications
- Experience in technology, manufacturing, and power management industries
- In-depth knowledge of logistics and scaling operations while maintaining consistency and quality across different sites
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies
- Minimum five (5) years multi-site Operational experience
- Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience working in global Manufacturing environments
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
- Expertise in efficiency methods, quality metrics, and first pass yields
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Visa Sponsorship- no immigration sponsorship or support will be provided for this position.
- background check is conducted after a conditional offer.
- candidates may explain any convictions related to the job.
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Company
Overview
Over 100 years
Years in operation
The company has been operational for over a century, demonstrating its long-standing presence in the industry.
Over 175 countries
Countries Operated
Eaton operates its business across 175 countries, showcasing its global reach and influence.
- global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for managing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power.
- products and services span across industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure markets.
- innovative solutions in energy storage, electrical distribution, and industrial automation.
- instrumental in advancing technologies for utilities, transportation, and energy management.
- recent standout projects include large-scale energy management systems for smart cities and utilities.
- systems are crucial for sectors ranging from renewable energy to water resources management.
- history of growth through acquisitions, continuously expanding global footprint and product offerings.
- Develop employees by helping them succeed not just at work, but in life as well
- Delight customers by understanding their challenges and delivering real solutions proactively
- Deliver for shareholders by doing what's right
- Support communities by offering time and talent to meet social and economic needs
- We are ethical
- We are passionate
- We are accountable
- We are efficient
- We are transparent
- We learn
- Doing Business Right reflects unwavering commitment to highest ethical practices and standards of behavior
- Our brand promise: we make what matters work
31% GHG Reduction
Operational Emissions Reduced
The company has reduced its operational greenhouse gas emissions by 31% since 2018, amounting to 302,845 metric tons of CO2 equivalents.
Carbon Neutral by 2030
Commitment to Carbon Neutrality
The company aims to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2030, focusing on reducing carbon emissions across all operational activities.
58M Metric Tons (Scope 3)
Scope 3 Emissions in 2023
In 2023, the company reported Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 58,449,862 metric tons of CO2 equivalents, reflecting emissions from the entire value chain.
$3B Invested
Sustainable R&D Funding
The company has committed over $3 billion to research and development for sustainable solutions, highlighting its investment in eco-friendly innovations.
- Aiming to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Targeting a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from 2018 levels.
- Achieving zero-waste-to-landfill certification for 79% of manufacturing sites, up from 75% in 2022, with a 2030 target of 100%.
- Certifying 16% of manufacturing sites as zero-water-discharge, surpassing the 2030 target of 10% for water-stressed sites.
- Independent verification of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG data with reasonable assurance and Scope 3 data with limited assurance.
- Deploying clean-energy projects such as solar microgrids, PV installations, and carports, reducing over 20,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents annually.
28% Women
Representation in Salaried Roles
Women make up nearly 28% of salaried positions, striving toward a 2030 goal of 40%.
24% Minorities
U.S. Minority Representation
U.S. minorities comprise over 24% of salaried positions, aiming for 34% by 2030.
54% Leadership
Global Leadership Team Composition
Over half of the global leadership team are U.S. minorities.
2/3 Board
Board Member Diversity
Two-thirds of Board members identify as women or U.S. minorities.
10K Members
Inclusion Resource Groups
Eight Inclusion Eaton Resource Groups (iERGs) serve over 10,500 members globally.
100% Equality
Disability Equality Index
Received a perfect score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index for three consecutive years.
100% Equality
HRC Corporate Equality Index
Achieved a perfect score of 100% on the HRC Corporate Equality Index for eight consecutive years.
- Company-wide pay equity assurance processes are in place for U.S. minority and global gender pay equity.
- Eight Inclusion Eaton Resource Groups (iERGs) are present in 60 countries.
- Awarded as one of the Best Companies for Women in India by Avtar & Seramount.
- Received multiple global inclusion awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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