CI Manager Job Highland area,Illinois USA,Manufacturing / Production

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a CI Manager. This role is onsite at our Highland, IL facility. Relocation is provided within the United States.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year. Please note the salary information shown 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 CI Manager leads the organization’s lean transformation by driving process improvements that reduce waste, improve material flow, and strengthen operational accountability. This role develops employees' problem-solving capabilities through training, coaching, Kaizen events, and 5S initiatives using the Learn-Do-Teach approach. Key responsibilities include value stream mapping, future-state design, KPI tracking, and facilitating transformation reviews to ensure progress toward operational goals. As a member of the leadership team, the CI Manager champions lean principles, influences peers, manages Eaton’s Operational Excellence Program (OpA), and deploys goals through tiered accountability systems to build a culture of continuous improvement and organizational problem-solving.

In this role you will:

Drive the Operational Excellence (OPEX) strategic vision and roadmaps for the Highland, IL facility
Provide expertise for Eaton Business System (EBS) tools and training including, EBS Pull, OpA, EBS Assessment, and other tools
Lead and facilitate Business Operation System (BOS) meetings and agenda to drive continuous improvement
Drive Cost-Out accountability for the site in alignment with the site’s annual Profit Plan objectives
Provide support & guidance to the Highland leadership team with Kaizens, problem solving, and ensuring EBS adherence
Lead the Eaton Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) deployment (visual controls, process standardization, leader standard work, Gemba walks, manning strategy, daily accountability, process checks and CI for everyone)
Build ELSS organizational capability and develop local ELSS/CI Tool Champions by providing training and consulting support
Lead the development and implementation of a plant-wide training plan
Monitor productivity to ensure that established shift quality and production levels are maintained or exceeded
Supervise and lead the Maintenance team, which includes performance management, organizational planning, time and attendance management, over-time planning, and general daily work planning.
Ensure maintenance of records and reports on productivity, quality, and attendance across the shift
Ensure a safe work environment for all employees, in collaboration with the EHS Manager;
Drive and support behavioral based zero incident safety culture

Qualifications:

Basic (Required)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in operations and/or continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical degree or MS or MBA degree.
Two (2) years of leadership/supervisory experience.
Six Sigma Black Belt.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

Experienced lean professional.
Experience deploying lean techniques and continuous improvement in a manufacturing and distribution environment.
Experience leading Kaizens & use of basic lean tools such as standard work, TPM, VSM, 5S.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Track record of driving continuous improvements through sustainable processes.
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