Manufacturing Team Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee manufacturing and production activities within a defined area, aligning resources to meet client expectations. You will lead and develop a team, driving continuous improvement using Eaton’s systems, while ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets. The position emphasizes Lean, operational excellence, and empowering employees to solve problems and optimize performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape efficient, reliable aerospace components.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Ongoing learning through Eaton University
• Emphasis on wellbeing and health/safety
• Commitment to equal employment opportunities

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing and production of deliverable products within a defined area to meet customer expectations
• Manage both hourly and salaried resources, assigning work and aligning load
• Drive continuous improvement through Eaton Business System (EBS), CIF, and HPWTs
• Champion Lean activities to eliminate waste in key processes
• Achieve BOS metrics such as TRCR, productive utilization, on-time delivery, first pass yield, and DPPM
• Manage plant assets and maintenance/facilities resources
• Champion MESH implementation to improve safety metrics
• Train and develop team members; provide oversight and coaching
• Set vision and strategy; lead by example; actively engage and recognize employees
• Enable success by providing resources and removing barriers; empower decision-making
• Accountable for High-5 metrics for the value stream; drive employee engagement

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 3–5 years in Manufacturing/Operations
• 1–3 years of people leadership experience
• Proficient in reading and writing English

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership, coaching and influence management abilities
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Lean manufacturing / Operational Excellence (6S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management)
• Process-focused improvement
• Strong proficiency with Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint

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