Production Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Production Manager. This Full‑Time role works Monday through Friday during daylight hours at the manufacturing plant in Auburn, WA. Relocation benefits are available.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $117,000–$172,000. The position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note that 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.

The Production Manager will develop, plan, and implement manufacturing activities for all product lines to achieve Satellite facility goals. They will manage and oversee all production staff at the site.

• Function as a front‑line leader for Satellite production employees in achieving High 5 Metrics (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Inventory) via the continuous improvement framework (CIF).
• Foster a zero‑incident safety culture through deployment of environment, health and safety (MESH) initiatives and safety‑focused leadership.
• Direct resources to prioritize and execute the manufacturing schedule to meet all customer, manufacturing and financial requirements.
• Act as a commercial point of contact in assigned Satellite territories, including pricing / quoting, customer service, promotion activities, field sales contact, systems and engineering as needed.
• Promote a high‑performance work culture through effective operations management processes and positive employee relations.
• Facilitate problem‑solving and corrective action for production and quality issues as they occur.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3)+ years’ experience in either field sales, engineering or manufacturing (electrical industry preferred).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now and in the future.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 1+ year of prior supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Extensive product application knowledge for panel boards, switchboards, and circuit breaker components is highly recommended.
• Working knowledge of the panel board/switchboard industry.

• Strong interpersonal skills used for review, motivation, development and reinforcement of standards and policies for direct reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Auto Cad, Bid Manager, AS400, and Vista, MAPICs.
• Ability to work simultaneously through prioritization and time management skills is critical to job success.
• Ability to think strategically and make critical decisions in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Customer service focus.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Action oriented.
• Process management focus.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more details, refer to the Eaton Benefits Overview.