Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E Do you want to work for a global player, where we care about ethics, inclusion and diversity and our people? As a Plant Manager you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and P&L of the filtration manufacturing plant in Nettersheim (50km south of Cologne). You will have an overall responsibility for leading plant teams in achieving production schedule, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals. This role will report directly to the Operations Director of the Filtration division and will support in driving profitable growth and margin expansion. Your key deliverables : Develop and communicate initiatives to measure and improve key business drivers (i.e., Customer satisfaction, Growth and Innovation, Profitability and Asset Management, Perfect Quality, excellence through people). Lead the EBS planning processes for strategic planning, OCA, and profit planning for the EMEA Industrial business (Nettersheim site). Work with the EMEA leadership team and EMEA sales organization to identify growth opportunities and align investments accordingly. Develop plans to achieve world class high five metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Inventory) and Eaton Model Site status. Maintain and maximize the utilization of the corporate assets of plant building and grounds, machine tools, process equipment, computer systems and material inventories. Develop effective communications and spirit of teamwork between the plant operation and field sales, customers, other division plants and the division staff. Develop and implement plans to enhance the quality of work life within the plant by assuring that open channels of communication exist with employees; participative employee teams are cultivated and trained; and clean, safe working conditions are maintained Be the driver for full compliance to Eaton's internal Environmental Health and Safety Program's goals and objectives. Assure compliance with established accounting practices for the control and reporting of financial performance. Plan and direct facilities investments to improve productivity and provide production capacity consistent with sales volume objectives and support manufacturing strategy. Develop plant staff level personnel. Establish and maintain a professional relationship with all employee representative levels (eg. Works councils, economic committee, health and safety committee) Represent the corporation in community service and professional organizations. Qualifications Required: Bachelor´s Degree in Engineering A minimum of 5 years equivalent experience with progressive levels of responsibility in operations Working knowledge of current manufacturing, engineering, materials/purchasing and quality assurance methods and practices. A thorough understanding of financial practices and financial statements. Very good English and German language capability. Desired: Master's in Business Administration (MBA) Specific knowledge in welding processes Administrative knowledge in information systems, human resources and in controlling key projects and plant initiatives. What Eaton offers: Contract in fast growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Great promotional opportunities – We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible Excellent working environment – safety and ethic are really important for us #LI-AW1 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required 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: Manufacturing & Operations Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: HYD FFD Fluid Filtration Division Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No