Operations Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking an Operations Manager. This role is located at our Waukesha, WI site. No relocation assistance will be provided. The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $190,000 a year. This position 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. What You’ll Do The Operations Manager will manage total plant operations in assigned areas and schedules to ensure the most effective use of personnel, materials, equipment, and other company resources. They will ensure timely delivery of shipments that meet cost and quality standards. The Manager will plan and coordinate manufacturing department and guide customer service, and maintenance schedules to effectively meet customer requirements. In This Role You Will Be responsible for daily operational performance indicators. Take appropriate actions to ensure safety, quality, schedule, cost, and productivity goals are met. Manage the “Tier review” process to track and understand key operational metrics (leading and lagging) and develop strategies and action plans to improve operational performance. Be responsible for creating and executing the profit plan for assigned product line, including labor and resource planning, managing material and support costs, and future forecast to deliver upon financial commitments. Be responsible for analysis and presentation of operational performance metrics and action plans to both Eaton senior leadership and customers. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Develop and implement effective safety, health and environmental programs for the facility, champion a Safety Culture through using MESH tools, safety best practices, and empowering employees and ensure environmental health and safety issues are addressed considering local regulations, Eaton policy, and good corporate citizenship. Provide leadership in commitment in strategic use of Eaton Business System practices, personally leading the use and documentation of MESH, CIF, EQS, PROLaunch, and Tier processes with focus on performance of the entire product line. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, technology, or business from an accredited institution Seven (7) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment developing and leading strategic business initiatives and projects to improve productivity, quality, inventory, and/or financial targets Two (2) years prior management/supervisory experience 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. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications MBA or Master’s degree from an accredited institution Five (5) years of supervisory experience, ideally in an environment of 125 direct reports minimum Fabrication and/or coils and cores experience from an Eaton Plant Experience working in an Engineered to Order environment Experience with machining, assembly, fabrication operations Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement ISO 9001 familiarity SAP, Excel proficiency We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second chance employment. 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