Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager. This role is located in Nacogdoches, TX. Relocation assistance will be provided.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year. 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.

This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by leading continuous improvement / cost‑out initiatives across the plant. The role will be the champion for the site driving the EBS (Eaton Business System)/ECIS. Additional responsibility includes executing the organization’s strategic plan consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements. The candidate needs to be able to think outside the box, passionate, people‑centric leader, encompassing lean principles, day in and day out, and be a hands‑on working Manager.

• Participate as a key member of plant manager’s staff in all critical decisions impacting facility.
• Manage continuous improvement team including lean coordinator, CI engineers and CI techs for success.
• Implement and lead Lean Manufacturing concepts and Lean tools throughout the enterprise, including Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s+, Standard Work, etc.
• Lead operational improvement events (kaizen, gemba walks, rapid improvement events, process improvement, basic problem solving (A3), etc.) with multi‑functional teams from concept to implementation.
• Achieve facility‑wide cost‑out targets through improvement projects, waste reduction, best practice sharing/implementation, holding project leaders accountable to deliver, and other programs.
• Lead planning and cross‑functional execution of activities to increase the results on Eaton’s Operating Assessment (OpA) manufacturing maturity process.
• Identify potential safety hazards and provide input into the remediation process, ensuring equipment functionality meets required specifications. Enforce safety expectations, documents, and communicate hazards and unsafe conditions, conduct training to team members on safety regulations and methods.
• Perform root cause and failure analysis for resolution of production detractors. Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to provide specified cost, quality, and performance in a safe and efficient manner. Collaborate with others in critical thinking and problem‑solving activities.
• Execute sustained change management as it applies to product and processes within manufacturing operations. Utilize change management techniques such as ADKAR to effectively drive and sustain process improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or lean manufacturing deployment in a manufacturing environment.
• Three (3) years of experience as a manager of people.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50‑mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Certified.

• Comprehension of ECIS requirements.
• Strong team‑building skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and support cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to integrate CI with other functions.
• Ability to thrive in matrixed management.
• Ability to act as an agent of change; effective in enabling and driving change.
• Delivering all communication with clarity, impact and passion and tailored to the audience.

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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered.

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.