Operations Manager

Eaton’s Mobility Group is hiring a Operations Manager in Kings Mountain NC. Relocation is offered for this position. This position requires 10%travel.What you’ll do : What you’ll do : The Operations Manager is responsible for overall management of production operations in Kings Mountain, NC. Overall responsibility for leading manufacturing team in achieving production schedule, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals aligned with key metrics. Coordinates with all groups to meet customer requirements. Drives performance and deploys continuous improvement to achieve or exceed financial plans, employee engagement and strategic goals. Leverages resources and motivates personnel to create high performance culture.Job Responsibilities

• Manages and directs all manufacturing and clutch activities to ensure completion of customer requirements.
• Assesses performance indicators and takes appropriate actions to ensure schedule, cost and quality goals are met.
• Assures policies, procedures, and other documentation are followed to ensure consistent and compliant manufactured product.
• Provides leadership and commitment in support of continuous improvements in quality, productivity and delivery performance through the deployment of continuous improvement framework.
• Assures that Environmental, Health, and Safety issues are addressed considering local regulations, Eaton policy, and good corporate citizenship.
• Evaluates operational performance of the group in order to facilitate performance management, merit promotions, job transfers, etc.
• Develops budgets and resource plans, and monitors performance, to achieve product delivery and cost requirements.
• Coordinates and assists with plant initiatives, participating on teams in order to drive best practices across enterprise.
• Achieve labor productivity, reduction of overtime and lead cost reduction efforts to drive factory cost reductions.Qualifications : Basic Requirements :
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing or Manufacturing Operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing Production, Continuous Improvement, or Supply Chain Management Projects.
• Minimum of 1 year of continuous improvement or Lean experience.
• Manager of people experience is required (salaried employees)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now and in the future. Preferred Qualifications :
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts
• Minimum of 3 years of prior management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership, coaching and influence management skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts (production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping / receiving)    Skills : Skills :
• Can identify linkages between functions, impact of actions on functional decisions downstream, and how multiple functions work within a value stream.
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills with a proven ability to lead change through both direct and indirect (influencing) abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate to different levels of the organization.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools / methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc.), goal setting, and performance tracking.
• Ability to demonstrate proven experience in process development, implementation, and sustainability.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written.     At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $136500.03 - $200200.04 a year.  This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail : Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Job Req ID : 27219Work Type : OnsiteDepartment : OPEXDepartment : OPEX

Salary : $136,500 - $200,200