Plant Manager

Position Overview: Eaton has an opening for a Plant Manager in Roxboro, NC. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, North America, this leader has responsibility for plant management including production, operational excellence, supply chain, programs management, HR, finance and EHS. He/she will set overall policies and procedures to ensure effective manufacturing/trading operations consistent with Eaton Business System (EBS), values and philosophy. The incumbent will lead the plant leadership team to develop plant strategy and tactics to achieve annual profit plan and long-term strategic plan. The Plant Manager is also responsible for leading and implementing EBS, especially in applying the tools and processes to deliver exceptional business results. He/she will interface with the sales organization to ensure internal/external customer needs are met. This position will be based in Roxboro, NC. Essential Responsibilities: Assess the performance indicators to ensure that quality, cost and delivery are competitively maintained Ensure continued improvement in all balanced scorecard indicators with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, culture, and cost Analyze short and long term manufacturing requirements and capabilities to meet annual profit plan and strategic plan goals within planning horizon Provide leadership and commitment to ensure continued improvements as it relates to safety, quality, delivery, culture and cost within Eaton Business System framework Manage the plant’s practical capacity to ensure profitable growth Analyzes short-term and long-term manufacturing requirements & capabilities to help meet divisional goals Develop and maintain a high performance culture focused on continuous improvement and change; provide leadership and commitment to ensure continued improvements in the focal areas of safety, quality, delivery, culture and cost Train, develop, and mentor reporting personnel to provide promotable candidates for the Division/Group/Eaton with disciplined usage of Organizational Capability Analysis (OCA) Represent Eaton and the business unit internally and externally (customers, community) as the situation may dictate Create an atmosphere and provide leadership that allows each manager to utilize his/her full potential to accomplish plant objectives Provide decisions on quality related issues that cannot be brought to resolution at direct report level, and ensure compliance with all Eaton Quality System requirements including achievement and maintenance of appropriate certifications Monitor product quality levels and introduces and implements new programs to assure continued improvement that meets customer requirements Support meeting all of the criteria identified in the Eaton Business System, including Eaton Lean System, OpA, MESH, HR-Ops review, MMA, EBE and plant security responsibilities Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of managerial experience required Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience required Current or prior plant management experience preferred Automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience preferred High level of business acumen and strategic mindset Experience building and maintaining a high level of employee engagement Candidate must be authorized to work in the US on a continuous basis without company sponsorship Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required An Advanced degree is preferred Compensation: Eaton recognizes this role as a critical position within the corporation and will create a compelling package consisting of a base salary, employee incentive compensation and complete benefits Location: This position will be based in Roxboro, NC ABOUT EATON: Why Work At Eaton: https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/whyworkateatonflyer/Why-Work-at-Eaton-Flyer-boxes.pdf 2022 Annual Investor Conference: https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/company/investor-relations/investor-toolkit/financial-reports/annual-investor-conference.html We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters. Job: Manufacturing & Operations Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: VEH NAA North America Auto Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time