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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager.
This role is located in Nacogdoches, TX. Relocation assistance will be provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $108749.97 - $159499.96 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
This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by leading continuous improvement /cost out initiatives across the plant. This role will be the champion for the site driving the EBS (Eaton Business System)/ECIS. Additional responsibility includes executing the organization’s strategic plan consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements. The candidate needs to be able to think outside the box, passionate, people centric person/leader, encompassing lean principles, day in and day out, and be a hands-on working Manager.
In This Role You Will
Participates as a key member of plant manager’s staff in all critical decisions impacting facility.
Manages continuous improvement team including lean coordinator, CI engineers and CI techs for success.
Implement and lead Lean Manufacturing concepts and Lean tools throughout the enterprise, including Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s , Standard Work, etc.
Lead operational improvement events (kaizen, gemba walks, rapid improvement events, process improvement, basic problem solving (A3), etc.) with multi-functional teams from concept to implementation.
Achieve facility wide cost out targets through improvement projects, waste reduction, best practice sharing/implementation, holding project leaders accountable to deliver, and other programs.
Lead planning and cross-functional execution of activities to increase the results on Eaton’s Operating Assessment (OpA) manufacturing maturity process.
Identifies potential safety hazards and provides input into the remediation process, ensuring equipment functionality meets required specifications. Enforces safety expectations, documents, and communicates hazards and unsafe conditions, conducts training to team members on safety regulations and methods.
Performs root cause and failure analysis for resolution of production detractors. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide specified cost, quality, and performance in a safe and efficient manner. Collaborates with others in critical thinking and problem-solving activities.
Responsible for executing sustained change management as it applies to product and processes within manufacturing operations. Utilizes change management techniques such as ADKAR to effectively drive and sustain process improvements.
Auto req ID
468797BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Management
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited intuition.
Five (5) years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or lean manufacturing deployment in a manufacturing environment.
Three (3) years of experience as a manager of people.
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.
Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Certified
Skills
Comprehension of ECIS requirements
Strong team-building skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to lead and support cross-functional teams
Ability To Integrate CI With Other Functions
Ability to thrive in matrixed management
Ability to act as an agent of change; effective in enabling and driving change
Delivering all communication with clarity, impact and passion and tailored to the audience
City*
Nacogdoches
State*
Texas
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Eaton
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager.
This role is located in Nacogdoches, TX. Relocation assistance will be provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $108749.97 - $159499.96 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
This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by leading continuous improvement /cost out initiatives across the plant. This role will be the champion for the site driving the EBS (Eaton Business System)/ECIS. Additional responsibility includes executing the organization’s strategic plan consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements. The candidate needs to be able to think outside the box, passionate, people centric person/leader, encompassing lean principles, day in and day out, and be a hands-on working Manager.
In This Role You Will
Participates as a key member of plant manager’s staff in all critical decisions impacting facility.
Manages continuous improvement team including lean coordinator, CI engineers and CI techs for success.
Implement and lead Lean Manufacturing concepts and Lean tools throughout the enterprise, including Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s , Standard Work, etc.
Lead operational improvement events (kaizen, gemba walks, rapid improvement events, process improvement, basic problem solving (A3), etc.) with multi-functional teams from concept to implementation.
Achieve facility wide cost out targets through improvement projects, waste reduction, best practice sharing/implementation, holding project leaders accountable to deliver, and other programs.
Lead planning and cross-functional execution of activities to increase the results on Eaton’s Operating Assessment (OpA) manufacturing maturity process.
Identifies potential safety hazards and provides input into the remediation process, ensuring equipment functionality meets required specifications. Enforces safety expectations, documents, and communicates hazards and unsafe conditions, conducts training to team members on safety regulations and methods.
Performs root cause and failure analysis for resolution of production detractors. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide specified cost, quality, and performance in a safe and efficient manner. Collaborates with others in critical thinking and problem-solving activities.
Responsible for executing sustained change management as it applies to product and processes within manufacturing operations. Utilizes change management techniques such as ADKAR to effectively drive and sustain process improvements.
Auto req ID
468797BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Management
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited intuition.
Five (5) years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or lean manufacturing deployment in a manufacturing environment.
Three (3) years of experience as a manager of people.
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.
Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Certified
Skills
Comprehension of ECIS requirements
Strong team-building skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to lead and support cross-functional teams
Ability To Integrate CI With Other Functions
Ability to thrive in matrixed management
Ability to act as an agent of change; effective in enabling and driving change
Delivering all communication with clarity, impact and passion and tailored to the audience
City*
Nacogdoches
State*
Texas
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Eaton
Salary : $108,750 - $159,500