In this function you will: 

• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, values, and encourages continuous improvement.
• Build ELSS organizational capability and develop local ELSS/CI Tool Champions by providing training and consulting support.
• Utilize change management techniques such as ADKAR to effectively drive and sustain process improvements.
• Lead the Eaton Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) deployment (visual controls, process standardization, leader standard work, Gemba walks, manning strategy, daily accountability, process checks and CI for everyone).
• Responsible for working with Plant and Divisional leadership in identifying high-priority areas for improvement from annual Plant level Value Stream Mapping rounds: in order to ensure ELSS efforts are aligned to and fully support Profit Plan and Strategic Plan goals.
• Plan and support successful kaizen / Rapid Improvement Events (RIE).
• Identify & promote Best-Practices within Plant and the Eaton Global Community of Best Practice sharing.
• Lead self-assessments, monitor assessment outcomes and corrective action plans, and impact on business results.
• Coach and mentor other functions (Quality, EHS, Production, etc.) in root cause analysis and problem-solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc.).
• Support the achievement of Plant Cost Out goals as established by Profit Plan.
• Manage and maintain the Cost Out project database and diagonal.

Qualifications

Basic (Required) Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Manufacturing or Operations Environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence tools/elements (VSM, 5S, Standard Work, Set-Up Reduction, etc.).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Business or Enginerring.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience managing people.
• Strong working knowledge of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective actions (8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, etc.)
• Proficiency with components of Eaton Lean Six Sigma, Eaton Business System, MESH, ProLaunch, etc.

Position Criteria:

• Proven leadership capability with excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to drive results by developing and empowering teams.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc.), goal setting, and performance tracking.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support customer and manufacturing requirements
• Ability to inspire change on teams reporting and not reporting to he/she