What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Excellence Specialist position at Eaton Corporation?
Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to develop and lead the implementation of processes, procedures, and tools to enable successful execution of national scope of work for accounts supported by the Strategic Accounts Operations (SAO) organization and executed by the EESS business. This is a remote role with approximately 10% travel.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $93,750 - $137,500 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:
• Collaborate with SAO program and project managers to implement a reliable and repeatable process for forecasting revenue and labor, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to Finance and the DOC
• Identify, develop, and deploy digital tools that enhance support for SAO customers and internal teams
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align with customer expectations and promote consistent, high-quality project execution across SAO accounts
• Identify and pursue automation opportunities to streamline tasks performed by SAO Coordinators and Project Managers, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort
• Conduct process mapping and analysis to assess current workflows and design optimized future-state processes for both existing and new programs
• Create and standardize operational tools such as forms, templates, and work instructions tailored to specific customer requirements (e.g., testing protocols, reporting formats, invoicing procedures)
• Maintain comprehensive process documentation, working with the division’s Operational Excellence team to ensure standard work is captured and stored in a centralized repository (e.g., E-Vault)
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis, A3 problem-solving, and business process improvement (BPI) activities
Qualifications:
Required Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years experience in process improvement, quality management or operation excellence
- Expertise with Microsoft Platform (Power BI, Forms, Sharepoint Lists, Power Apps, Power Automate, etc.)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Industrial Engineering, Business, or Operations Management
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or a related methodology
- Project Management experience and/or certification
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn and apply data-driven approaches to operational improvement
Skills:
• Experienced in working closely with cross functional stakeholders to align efforts and ensure seamless support for customer objectives
• Proficient in designing and implementing dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that provide visibility into performance and drive continuous improvement
• Capable of analyzing existing workflows and implementing enhancements that lead to measurable cost savings, efficiency gains, and improved service delivery
• Able to identify and recommend new tools, technologies, or methodologies that streamline operations, reduce waste, and drive cost savings/avoidance
• Organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to lead initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring documentation and sustainability of improvements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage expectations, build trust, and maintain alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
• Outstanding and effective communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to learn new tools and methodologies
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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on July 18, 2025.
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Salary : $93,750 - $137,500