Eaton’s Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team. This position is based at our South Milwaukee, WI facility. Position Overview: The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and deploying a Continuous Improvement vision and strategy. This role is a champion of change and ensures a plant culture of Continuous Improvement and Lean that is leveraged to drive improvements. Job duties support the creation and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma strategies, which will lead to improvements in factory margins, product delivery performance, employee safety, and reductions in product/process variation. Note that the primary function of this role includes but is not limited to the manufacturing operations of the plant. 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: Work through the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site Lean and Six Sigma strategy, actions, training and cross-functional activities including Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs). Conduct Eaton Lean System (ELSS), Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF), and OpA assessments and identify performance gaps. Works through the leadership team to prioritize improvement activities and close gaps. Provide Lean and Six Sigma support across the organization to drive short-term and long-term business improvements. Utilize Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and improved working capital performance. Lead the continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma) team, including direct reports of CI technicians and extended cross-functional team members. Assists in improvement activities including training, mentoring, facilitating Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, benchmarking, etc. Provide Lean and Six Sigma Mentoring to support of functional talent development and succession planning Work with Regional/Divisional CI Manager to ensure alignment of plant CI activities to broader functional strategy and vision When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. 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. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required 3 years of related professional experience Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future Preferred qualifications: Formal training/certification in Lean tools (5S, Standard work, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Setup Reduction (SUR), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Material Flow (LMF) and 6 Sigma with at least 3 years of related experience. Experience in implementing Lean in Low volume High mix, High volume Low Mix, and ETO type product environment Operations or Product Engineering experience Position Criteria: Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Excellent communication skills Proven capability to lead change in a team environment. Strong analytical skills Proficient in Power Point, Visio, Minitab (or any Statistical software) Ability to manage multiple projects/activities Experienced Lean and 6 Sigma trainer and mentor We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) #LI-LE1 Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Operational Excellence Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ESSG CPSD PRD Power Reliability Division Job Level: Manager 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?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time