Manufacturing Manager

About the Role

The role is part of a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality products while continually looking for ways to innovate and improve processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing operations, with a proven track record of driving change, developing talent, and achieving operational excellence. Given the remote nature of this position, the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment is crucial, leveraging digital skills to communicate, collaborate, and drive results across different locations.

What You Will Do

• Lead the manufacturing operation to achieve targets in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer demands.
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization, fostering an environment where employees are empowered to contribute to operational excellence.
• Drive daily management through KPI reviews, tiered accountability, performance follow-up, and disciplined escalation, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned with operational performance.
• Identify, develop, and implement sustainable solutions to operational bottlenecks, improving capacity, throughput, flow, and efficiency, and ensuring that these solutions are integrated into the overall operational strategy.
• Champion Lean manufacturing tools and problem-solving methodologies, such as A3, root cause analysis, standard work, visual management, waste reduction, flow, and kaizen, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with various departments, including Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, HR, and Finance, to solve business problems, improve plant performance, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Support capital projects, process improvements, new product introductions, and operational readiness initiatives, providing leadership and expertise to ensure successful implementation and integration into existing operations.
• Use data and performance trends to inform decision-making, prioritize resources, and ensure that countermeasures are delivering measurable results, driving a data-driven approach to operational management.
• Strengthen workforce capability through structured training, cross-training, talent development, and performance management, ensuring that the team has the skills and competencies needed to achieve operational excellence.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field, with a strong academic record and relevance to the manufacturing sector.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a complex industrial, high-volume, or high-mix manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of achieving operational excellence and driving change.
• Proven experience leading through front-line leaders and managing large teams in a results-driven environment, with a strong ability to motivate, develop, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, labor productivity, capacity planning, quality systems, material flow, and performance management, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical and effective manner.
• Demonstrated experience driving Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business impact, with a strong understanding of Lean principles and their application in a manufacturing context.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect shop floor performance to financial and operational outcomes, understanding the financial and operational implications of decisions and actions.

Nice to Have

• Experience with IIOT systems and their application in manufacturing, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive operational improvement.
• Knowledge of digital skills such as data analysis, process automation, and technology integration, with the ability to apply these skills in a manufacturing context.
• Certification in Lean manufacturing or a related field, such as Six Sigma, with a strong understanding of the principles and practices of continuous improvement.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with a comprehensive range of benefits that support the well-being and career development of employees.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, with a strong focus on talent development and career progression.
• Remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and work-life balance, with the ability to work from anywhere and collaborate with a distributed team.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools, with the ability to leverage the latest digital solutions to drive operational excellence.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a strong team culture and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

• When applying, highlight your experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, as these are key areas of focus for the role.
• Be prepared to discuss specific examples of how you've driven operational change and improvement in previous roles, using data and metrics to demonstrate impact.
• Familiarize yourself with Eaton's products and services, as well as the company culture, to demonstrate your enthusiasm for the role and the company.
• Consider creating a portfolio or case studies that showcase your achievements in manufacturing leadership, including any relevant certifications or training.
• In the interview, ask questions about the team you'll be working with, the biggest challenges facing the operation, and how the company approaches professional development and growth.
• Be prepared to negotiate your salary based on your experience and the market rate for similar roles, and don't hesitate to ask about benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.