Position Overview:

This position has responsibility for the supervision of all departmental/shift employees ensuring the compliance of all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards. Responsibility for the supervision of all departmental/shift employees, management of production activities and resources per established practices and/or policies to ensure the achievement of the site’s safety, quality, and customer requirements. The person in this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive employee relationship environment by demonstrating Eaton’s Values, Ethics and Philosophies. 

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. 

In this function you will:

• Supervise all personnel and operations in assigned department or shift.
• Directs production employees with respect to yield rates, on-time performance objectives, efficiency/productivity objectives, quality and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of processes and equipment in assigned department or shift.
• Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of production employees
• Report any process and equipment problems and notify appropriate personnel for assistance with problems when required.
• Maintains adherence to Company policies, rules, regulations, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Train, upgrade, evaluate and review operators.
• Schedule and organize work to achieve a smooth operation (at times, for 3-shift operation / other times, administers the off-shift schedules for departmental supervisors).
• Schedule overtime as necessary and required.
• Assures machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained for efficient production.
• Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions, take proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required.
• Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained.
• Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
• Resolves daily production demand issues, quality problems, and customer commitment requirements.
• Keep employee records of attendance, performance, and departmental activities, as required.
• Achieve production quality and quantity standards.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing OR operations environment.
• Minimum 3 year of supervisory experience.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or MBA from an accredited institution. 

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and implement change activities.
• Working knowledge of current manufacturing, engineering, materials management and quality assurance methods and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate employees.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and understanding. 

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. 

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)