Director Operational Excellence

Eaton Corporation is looking for a Director Operational Excellence (OpEx). This position can be located at any Eaton hub or be fully remote.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Sr VP/GM for Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EES&S), the Director will be a key member of the EES&S senior leadership team. The Director OpEx will be responsible for leading the execution and deployment of Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Supply Chain initiatives for the entire division. This person will directly manage other functional managers (Quality, Supply Chain, Digital Operations) within the division. The Director will also champion the deployment of the Eaton Business System (EBS) for EES&S to define core processes, tools, and measures to drive performance and continuous learning.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for leading the execution and deployment of Continuous Improvement, Quality and Supply Chain initiatives across the division and the rest of the Electrical Sector
• Provide leadership in executing the organization’s strategic plan in relation to operational excellence consistent with industry, Eaton and customer requirements.
• Further enhance the use of systems/process improvements in relation to Eaton’s EBS – Eaton Business System, EBE – Electrical Business Excellence, ELSS – Eaton Lean Six Sigma, and audits/assessments.
• Promote customer-focused culture; through data and feedback throughout the division while partnering with the division’s leadership team.
• Provides training, instruction and guidance to division leaders; remain knowledgeable in related industry best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of EBE criteria and its linkage to the Eaton Business System to drive improvements across the organization.
• Mentor employees and help build Quality / OpEx and Supply Chain role bench strength.
• Develop, implement and track division continuous improvement projects focused on cost out through enhanced efficiency, consolidation of resources, waste reduction, etc.
• Establish cost-out targets to be included in Profit Plan.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of operations experience in a Continuous Improvement or OpEx role. Supporting Quality and Supply Chain functions is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years managing cross functional large scale projects
• Minimum of 7 years leading high performing teams leading to measurable outcomes.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
  
  
  

Eaton Leadership Attributes

• Effectively drives and manages change, challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas.
• Demonstrates professional presence, communicates articulately and confidently.
• Strong experience working within matrixed organizations and/or with corporate COE structures.
• Proven ability to drive strategy, execution, and measurable business results across multiple teams or business units.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Demonstrated success in effectively and confidently providing “leadership” to employees in a constantly changing environment.
  
  
  

Education

• An undergraduate degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
  
  
  

Compensation

• 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 and complete benefits.
  
  
  

Location:

• This position can be located at any Eaton hub or be fully remote.
  
  
  

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $165000 - $242000 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2025

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