OPEX Manager

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Operations Excellence Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Santa Ana, CA facility.Relocation is offered!Position Overview:The Operations Excellence Manager leads the Operations Excellence function for the Santa Ana facility, reporting to the plant manager as a leadership team member. This role will own facility-wide capital project deployment, continuous improvement, cost-out and other operations excellence initiatives.Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.In this function you will:Lead Eaton Business System implementation and EBE Assessments in partnership with Plant Manager.

Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.

Lead implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Lean tools throughout the enterprise, including continuous improvement framework (CIF) lean six sigma, value stream mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s+, work instructions, etc.

Evaluate, analyze and improve operations and engineering processes using fundamentally sound manufacturing principles to ensure excellence in safety, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction and quality.

Lead facilities and operations maintenance programs through preventive maintenance, planned facilities maintenance, and management of facilities direct and contract personnel.

Direct capital improvement program across multiple manufacturing facilities including manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups.

Foster a continuous improvement culture throughout the business by creating, leading and communicating opportunities for quality, productivity, flow and safety improvement.

Support new product development with manufacturing feasibility and industrialization activities including production layout, materials and costing for new products.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution

Minimum three (3) years’ experience managing/leading direct reports and manufacturing / operational process

Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering in a high mix / low volume manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution

Experience with MRP systems (SAP)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications

Experience with Microsoft Project

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