Factory Operations Manager

Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Factory Operations Manager. This is a full-time on-site role, Monday–Friday at the manufacturing plant in El Paso, TX. Relocation benefits and sponsorship assistance are available.

The expected annual salary range is $130,000 – $190,000 per year. This position is eligible for a variable incentive program. Salary information is a general guideline and based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Factory Operations Manager provides leadership, direction, and accountability for multiple manufacturing value streams within the plant. Responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, on-time, quality-conforming, and cost-target production. Leads and develops Value Stream Managers and cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and support business growth, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement objectives. Acts as liaison between the production floor and the Plant Manager.

• Lead, coach, and develop Value Stream Managers to align with plant objectives and execute safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost targets.
• Provide operational leadership for multiple manufacturing value streams, ensuring products are produced and shipped on time, within budget, and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Champion a safety-first culture by driving MESH initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and promoting a Zero Incident Culture.
• Establish and monitor plant-wide operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean, CIF, EBS, ELSS, and other CI methodologies.
• Ensure processes meet or exceed quality standards and customer expectations through robust quality systems and problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, Sales, and Finance to optimize performance.
• Lead capacity planning, labor planning, production scheduling, and resource allocation to meet demand while maximizing efficiency and profitability.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term operational strategies to support growth, productivity, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous learning through leadership development, succession planning, coaching, and performance management.
• Sponsor and lead plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment between value streams and plant leadership to identify risks, resolve constraints, and drive results.
• Support strategic planning, capital investments, new product introductions, and readiness activities for future needs.

Basic (Required)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience in a high-volume environment
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multiple production areas or value streams through subordinate leaders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, CI, or Operational Excellence initiatives
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, safety programs, and supply chain operations
• Experience managing operational budgets, productivity initiatives, labor planning, and cost reduction programs
• Ability to analyze operational data, establish performance metrics, and drive results
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team development skills
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and change management capabilities
• Experience leading multi-product, make-to-order, high-mix/low-volume manufacturing
• Experience supporting new product introductions, capacity expansions, and plant transformations
• Demonstrated success leading site-wide operational improvements…