Manufacturing Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Manager. What You’ll Do Primary Function We are seeking a high-impact Manufacturing Manager to lead a complex manufacturing operation with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and people development. This role requires a strong operations leader who can drive execution, build systems, lead change, develop talent, and translate business priorities into operational results. The successful candidate will bring both operational discipline and strategic thinking, with the ability to lead in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment. This leader must be able to balance short‑term execution with long‑term capability building to deliver sustainable business performance. Essential Functions Lead manufacturing operations to achieve targets in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost. Build a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization. Drive daily management through KPI reviews, tiered accountability, performance follow‑up, and disciplined escalation. Lead and develop supervisors, team leaders, and salaried staff to strengthen organizational capability and bench depth. Identify operational bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions to improve capacity, throughput, flow, and efficiency. Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, HR, and Finance to solve business problems and improve plant performance. Champion Lean manufacturing tools and problem‑solving methodologies such as A3, root cause analysis, standard work, visual management, waste reduction, flow, and kaizen. Ensure manufacturing processes and resources are aligned with customer demand, business priorities, and growth plans. Support capital projects, process improvements, new product introductions, and operational readiness initiatives. Use data and performance trends to drive decisions, prioritize resources, and ensure countermeasures are delivering measurable results. Strengthen workforce capability through structured training, cross‑training, talent development, and performance management. Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and create engagement, discipline, and ownership at all levels of the organization. IIoT Project Responsibilities And Accountabilities Based On Role Scope Discuss Key metrics on Tier 2, Use IIOT information to define fast response actions. Follow actions with the respectively team. Support Usage of IIOT system through the plant. Thru IIOT Dashboard, Visual Display, Tier 2 Board Discuss Key metrics daily with production floor manufacturing /support personnel (safety, quality issues, daily previous production, actions and usage of IIOT system) thru IIOT Dashboard, Visual Display, Tier 1 Board Maintain and enforce usage of TDM and PDES system in mfg. areas thru Shop Floor Connectivity PDES / UI support & maintenance thru Shop Floor Connectivity Workstation - ongoing support & maintenance thru Infrastructure Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field required. Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a complex industrial, high-volume, or high-mix manufacturing environment. Proven experience leading through front‑line leaders and managing large teams in a results‑driven environment. Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, labor productivity, capacity planning, quality systems, material flow, and performance management. Demonstrated experience driving Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business impact. Strong business acumen with the ability to connect shop floor performance to financial and operational outcomes. Experience leading cross‑functional problem solving and operational transformation in a dynamic environment. Ability to manage both tactical execution and strategic priorities simultaneously. Strong communication, influencing, and leadership skills across all levels of the organization. Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment with high accountability and ambiguity. ERP/MRP systems experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred Leadership Profile We Are Especially Interested In Candidates Who Demonstrate A strong ownership mindset and bias for action The ability to lead change, not just manage daily operations Strong people‑development capability and talent‑building mindset Systems thinking and the ability to connect decisions across functions Courage to challenge the status quo and raise performance standards Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision‑making capability Executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership A track record of improving both business results and organizational capability What Success Looks Like Safer, more stable, and more predictable manufacturing performance Strong daily management and operating discipline Improved throughput, labor efficiency, and execution to plan Stronger team capability and leadership bench strength Effective cross‑functional alignment and problem solving Sustainable improvements, not temporary fixes Strong operational readiness to support business growth and changing customer needs We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Resumonk