Eaton’s Aerospace Sector, Fuel and Motion Control Division is currently seeking an Operations Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Grand Rapids, MI facility. Relocation assistance is provided. Position Overview: The Operations Manager is a member of the site senior leadership team and is responsible for overall leadership of the Original Equipment and Repairs operations at the Grand Rapids, MI facility. The Operations Manager has the overall responsibility for leading the manufacturing team in achieving production schedule, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals. The role drives performance and deploys Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) and Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) to achieve or exceed financial plans, employee engagement and strategic goals. The Operations Manager leverages resources and motivates team members to create high performance culture. 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: Manage and direct all manufacturing activities to ensure completion of customer requirements. Assess performance indicators and take appropriate actions to ensure schedule, cost and quality goals are met. Ensure required documentation and/or system transactions are executed to meet customer, manufacturing system, and financial reporting requirements. Assure policies, procedures, and other documentation are followed to ensure consistent and compliant manufactured product. Own the short and long-term capital planning process with an emphasis on infrastructure and productivity. Provide leadership and commitment in support of continuous improvements in quality, productivity and delivery performance through the deployment of continuous improvement framework. Support product design organization through new product introduction phase to ensure customer manufacturing delivery times are met. Assure that Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) issues are addressed considering local regulations, Eaton policy, and good corporate citizenship. Evaluate operational performance of the group to facilitate performance management, merit promotions, job transfers, etc. Manage budgets and resource plans, and monitor performance, to achieve product delivery and cost requirements. Coordinate and assist with plant initiatives, participating on teams in order to drive best practices across enterprise. Coordinate with Human Resources to take care of employee relations issues as they arise within production. Achieve labor productivity, reduction of overtime and lead cost reduction efforts to drive factory cost take out. Champion implementation of MESH to achieve improvement in year-over-year safety performance measures. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of two (2) years of team lead, supervision or management of people experience. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as a US citizen, US Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required in business or engineering Experience within the aerospace industry. Lean tool execution and certification in 5S+ and Standard Work with exposure to other lean tools: Value Stream Mapping, 3P, Problem Solving Kaizen, TPM, Set up Reduction. Knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic is preferred Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts (production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving) Position Success Criteria: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes Leadership, coaching and influence management skills Ability to prioritize and multi-task What you’ll get from us: 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-EW1 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 us at 412-893-3600 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. All other inquiries related to your job search will not be supported by this phone number. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. 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 have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Manufacturing & Operations Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems 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