Eaton is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead for its Assembly and Distribution Operation located in Roanoke, Virginia.

Eaton Overview

We make what matters work. Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because that’s what really matters. Our employees make sure it works.

You’ll Fit In

Our teams are:

• Ethical –We play by the rules and act with integrity. We are proud of our actions.
• Passionate -- We care deeply about what we do.  We set high expectations and we perform.
• Accountable -- We seek responsibility and take ownership.  We do what we say.
• Efficient -- We value speed and simplicity.
• Transparent -- We say what we think.  We make it okay to disagree.
• Learn – We are curious, adaptable, and willing to teach what we know.

These values enable us to tackle some of the most important opportunities on the planet, never losing sight of what matters. As a team, we have the power to make a difference.

Position Overview

As a Continuous Improvement Lead you will work with a wide range of people in varying roles across the organization, including hourly associates, other support personnel within the facility and personnel at other facilities.  The role is responsible to deploy the proven tools and processes of Eaton Business Systems (EBS) & Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) to drive performance excellence to improve competitiveness and customer satisfaction as measured through Eaton’s prescribed metrics and standard assessment practices. This role is a key in promoting a culture of Continuous Improvement.  Job duties support the creation and implementation of Eaton Lean Six Sigma strategies, which will lead to improvements in areas such as employee safety and productivity to drive delivery performance and superior financial results.

In this position you will:

• 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).
• Identify, manage and support CAPEX proposals that support Assembly and Distribution initiatives.  You will also provide support for new and existing equipment in the Assembly and Distribution areas of the facility.
• Assess performance indicators, and take appropriate actions to ensure schedule, cost and quality goals are met. Support manufacturing and distribution initiatives to ensure that profit and strategic plans are met or exceeded.
• Support Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives at the facility.
• Lead assembly and distribution PROLaunch deployment projects.
• Lead the assembly of designing or building of prototype products.
• Build ELSS organizational capability and develop local experts by providing training and consulting support.
• Initiate and facilitate successful Kaizen / Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) in the assembly and distribution areas of the facility.
• Lead ELSS self-assessments, monitor assessment outcomes and corrective action plans, and impact on business results.
• Manage and maintain the Cost Out project database and diagonal.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we- as individuals and as a company – are stronger.

Benefits and Perks

You give us your best, we’ll reward you well. Eaton strives to provide industry competitive, employee well-being focused benefits and programs globally. Some of the programs offered are:

• Healthcare/retirement savings programs to support you now and as you plan for the future
• Wellness programs and resources to support the wellbeing of you and your family
• Tuition assistance for ongoing learning and development
• Paid time off with vacation, and holiday observance
• Donation matching
• Recognition programs for a wide range of achievements
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience, including leading teams or projects
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.  Only candidates that currently reside within a 50-mile radius of the Roanoke, VA facility will be considered.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or technical discipline from an accredited institution
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• SAP and Warehouse Management System (WMS) knowledge
• Distribution center operations experience

Position Criteria

• Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing tools
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root-cause and corrective action
• Goal orientation
• Project management skills

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Operational Excellence

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: EPG CHD EP Americas

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time