Location: Cwmbran, Wales Do you want to work for a global company where promoting gender equality is central to our vision of creating a truly diverse and inclusive business? Where everyone matters, and everyone belongs? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E The role is responsible to lead and drive’s Eaton Cwmbran Manufacturing Operations and collaborates closely with key internal & external stakeholders. The role requires the ability to identify and drive the operational strategy requirements at a tactical level within the business, whilst demonstrating continuous improvement in key operational and financial metrics. The position reports to the Plant Manager of Cwmbran, acts as a key part of the site management team and leads the manufacturing operations team of ~80 employees. Your main responsibilities: • Actively promotes and co-ordinates Environment, Health and Safety processes and procedures within manufacturing & peripheral areas, implementing a behavioural approach to safety and a zero tolerance culture. • Provides leadership, coordination and coaching to site Manufacturing team enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics of the organization (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory - Eaton H5). • Drive improvements in the Manufacturing / Operations function encompassing proven Lean & Six Sigma Techniques. • Develops and implements effective systems and processes to measure and improve performance. • Implement improvement programs to deliver world class (Internal & External) customer service levels. • Focuses on effective execution of plant Strategic & Business goals at Value Stream level. • Deployment of Manufacturing Continuous improvement projects, goals & objectives. • Develop bench strength & succession plan for Manufacturing function, provide leadership and develop 10 direct reports (Front Line Leaders - 4, Mfg. Engineers - 3, SMT Engineer -1 , Maintenance - 2, Total span of control: ~80 employees) • Interacts closely with peers and the wider Eaton organization in delivering on performance metrics and key strategic projects. • Champion Tiered Daily Accountability and Improvement project meetings within Manufacturing function. • Ensure close collaboration with Site Leadership team to achieve the site critical ""needle mover"" strategic projects: EHS Manager, Quality Manager, Supply Chain Manager, CI Leader, Test Engineering Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor. • Ensures Eaton Continuous Improvement Framework building blocks are followed to create a fast-learning adaptive CI culture in manufacturing: Gemba walks, Manning Strategy, Process Standardization, Visual controls, Leader Standard Work, Daily Accountability, Process Checks, Continuous improvement for everyone) • Develops and secure production capacity to the required levels, and quickly able to adjust production plan and capacity in line with material availability and customer demand fluctuations, ensure 100% Flex Productivity metric. • Active engagement and co-ordination of NPI activity requirements in support of Design for Manufacture & Flawless launch principles. • Any further responsibilities not listed above asked by Plant Manager. Qualifications Qualifications • Degree level or equivalent desired. • 5 years’ experience within manufacturing or engineering. 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: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: ES EMEA CS OPS Ops 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?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time