Manager-CI

ean and Six Sigma methods & tools, real-time problem-solving techniques and other statistical and quality improvement tools

• Lead and/or facilitate Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) projects, Eaton Business System (EBS) strategy deployment, Operations Assessment (OpA), and deploy ELSS through tactical activities and facilitation of kaizen events at identified sites

• Develop ELSS / CI deployment procedures, policies and own sharing of best practices across the division

• Support development of site/business ELSS knowledge, coach & grow regional talent on Continuous Improvement (CI) competencies

• Support key business segment's cost effectiveness projects & actions, product cost reduction initiatives, ensure achievement of business benefits determined in each project

• Lead, facilitate, coach, support Needle Mover projects, Rapid Improvement Events (RIE), Business Process Improvement (BPI) projects, including non-Cost-out CI projects and special or turn-around CI projects

• Initiate operating principles that focus on process standardization, visual factory, Daily Accountability and Tier meetings

• Mentor & support candidates of Lean/Six Sigma Certification programs throughout the certification process.

• Prepare and conduct ELSS related training for sites/functions and develop on-site ELSS knowledge

• Support the site ELSS /CIF assessment and calibrate for Opportunities for Advancement (OFA)

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience leading manufacturing operations and or continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution

• Green Belt certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of Business Process Improvement in facilitating projects for IT, HR, Finance, SCM, Sales & Marketing and other non-manufacturing functions is preferred

• Subject matter expert in specified manufacturing process such as Metal Stamping, Plastics injection, system assembly and electronics/electrical manufacturing process

• Black Belt certification

Skills:

• Flexibility to travel at least 50% to our various manufacturing locations
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of resource, capacity planning and MRP systems
• Demonstrated ability to use Lean and Six Sigma tools and deliver projects in an operational environment
• Strong communication and influencing skills enabling visible and collaborative leadership
• Ability to lead effectively and drive alignment across a complex global matrixed environment
• Flexibility and resilience, adapting plans to changing circumstances while maintaining strength and resolve
• Demonstrated experience in building organizational capabilities through talent acquisition, training and development, and a motivational leadership style that delivers increasing levels of performance
• Experience in driving enterprise-wide scale change effort