Distribution Center Operations Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS Electrical division is currently seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $ 130,000 a year.

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.

What You’ll Do

Eaton’s Power Quality division is seeking a Production Manager to join our team. This position is based in Raleigh, NC at our Capital Boulevard Operations Distribution Center.

Primary Function

DC Operations Manager you will directly manage the supervisors of the CPO Distribution Center as well as the shipping & receiving department and have overall responsibility for the full scope of operations. You will plan, coordinate, supervise and motivate the activities of all assigned employees as well as the utilization of employees assigned to peer lines to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost and efficiency goals while assisting the Site Operations Manager in implementing plant wide initiatives.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Essential Responsibilities

• You will be the lead in driving plant wide continuous improvement initiatives as developed through EBS pull and determined through PQ wide Key Projects.
• You will develop and lead the scorecard execution for the full distribution center as required for the balanced scorecard review.
• You will develop and implement the Continuous Improvement Framework for CPO and take on additional supporting roles as executed
• You will create and execute a tracking system for all hourly employees.
• You will lead current and future strategic projects, such as Flagship, Prime, Orion, and CSB-Intrpak.
• You will be an integral part of the PQ operations leadership and will be part of strategic planning for the division.
• You will provide direct supervision for 2 supervisors and the indirect employees in the shipping department.
• You will participate in employment and staffing decisions, performance management decisions.
• You will maintain departmental personnel records and reports on productivity, quality, attendance and all departmental, work, vacation, overtime and related schedules.
• You will develop and implement schedules for your team and assist the supervisors in creating manpower requirements to meet or exceed production plan for the full hourly staff.
• You will monitor plant wide productivity to ensure that established quality and production levels are maintained or exceeded.
• You will engage direct reports in manufacturing LEAN initiatives including but not limited to operator standard work, 5S, pull systems, empowered work teams, and structured problem solving.
• You will provide coaching, motivation, and counseling to supervisors and direct reports to encourage optimum performance and continued skill development.
• You will implement and support behavioral based zero incident safety culture and foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.
  
  
  

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 3 years professional experience in DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSING environment.
• Minimum 2 year experience managing others
• 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.” 
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 year experience managing others.
• Previous experience in electronic product manufacturing preferably within a Global Corporation. .
• Exposure and knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and tooling requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing certification.
• MRP/ ERP- SAP experience.
• Effective people management skills and the ability to manage and prioritize several concurrent projects.
• Effective English written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  

Position Criteria

• Ability to successfully interface with all organizational levels & departments.
• Good understanding and positive support of standard personnel and administrative policies,
  
  
  

practices and legal requirements pertaining to business operations.

• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, manage through conflict, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems and engineering processes.
• Must be open and available to work overtime as needed.
  
  
  

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that 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.