Eaton’s CPDI Division is currently seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Worcester, MA facility. 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. Position Overview: The role is responsible to deploy the proven tools and processes of Eaton Business Systems (EBS) and 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 practice. This position will report directly to the Plant Manager with functional report to the division OpEx Director. This role is a key member of the Leadership Team and promotes a plant culture of Continuous Improvement and Lean to drive change. Job duties support the creation and implementation of Eaton Lean Six Sigma strategies, which will lead to improvements in areas such as employee safety, factory margins, product delivery performance and reductions in product/process variation. In this function you will: Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, values, and encourages continuous improvement. Build ELSS organizational capability and develop local ELSS/CI Tool Champions by providing training and consulting support. Utilize change management techniques such as ADKAR to effectively drive and sustain process improvements. 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). Responsible for working with Plant and Divisional leadership in identifying high-priority areas for improvement from annual Plant level Value Stream Mapping rounds: in order to ensure ELSS efforts are aligned to and fully support Profit Plan and Strategic Plan goals. Plan and support successful kaizen / Rapid Improvement Events (RIE). Identify & promote Best-Practices within Plant and the Eaton Global Community of Best Practice sharing. Lead self-assessments, monitor assessment outcomes and corrective action plans, and impact on business results. Coach and mentor other functions (Quality, EHS, Production, etc.) in root cause analysis and problem-solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc.). Support the achievement of Plant Cost Out goals as established by Profit Plan. Manage and maintain the Cost Out project database and diagonal. Qualifications Basic (Required) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Manufacturing or Operations Environment. Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence tools/elements (VSM, 5S, Standard Work, Set-Up Reduction, etc.). Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in Business or Enginerring. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. Experience managing people. Strong working knowledge of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective actions (8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, etc.) Proficiency with components of Eaton Lean Six Sigma, Eaton Business System, MESH, ProLaunch, etc. Position Criteria: Proven leadership capability with excellent communication skills. Ability to drive results by developing and empowering teams. Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc.), goal setting, and performance tracking. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support customer and manufacturing requirements Ability to inspire change on teams reporting and not reporting to he/she 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. 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: CPDI OPS Operations 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