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Title Division Continuous Improvement Manager
AutoReqId 44919BR
Business Function Operational Excellence
Division Hydraulics Systems Division
Job Description Continuous Improvement leader with responsibilities for Lean and Six Sigma process deployment at the division level. Job responsibilities include the establishment of Lean and Six Sigma strategies, which will lead to improvements in factory margin, product delivery performance, employee safety and reductions in product/process variation. Will play a major role in establishing methodologies for directing, maintaining and monitoring all activities associated with the successful application of Eaton’s Quality Award process (EBE) and Lean Implementation process (ELS). Provides direct support to the Operational Excellence Director, along with supporting other functional leaders.
Essential functions:
•Serves as adviser on Continuous Improvement policies, practices and procedures for the Continuous Improvement Director and Senior Leadership Team. This would include, EBS implementation, process improvement strategies, productivity initiatives and other programs leading to significant improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and overall customer satisfaction.
•Establishes Lean/Six Sigma strategies and execution/monitoring methodologies for the Continuous Improvement portion of the Strategic Business Plan, including growth, cost out and cultural change plans. Aligns improvement strategies to business profit plan for delivery, cost, and quality improvement impact.
•Participates as a key business partner to the leadership team. Contributes to business strategy development and operational execution of business plans. Helps to create the future state as it relates to shortened value streams, manufacturing strategies, cross-functional processes, and the establishment of uniform policies and procedures
•Proactively develops programs and initiatives that support the business strategies and plans.
•Interfaces with corporate functional and business leaders as well as counterparts at other Eaton divisions and groups. Participation in ELS, Six Sigma and other corporate groups/councils.
•Drives core Operational Excellence processes across the Operation: Eaton Business System, Lean, Six Sigma, and Manufacturing Strategy.
•Teams with Operations Leadership on organizational design and development to ensure appropriate results.
•Lead change to improve organizational effectiveness. Drives the change management necessary to implement effective programs.
•Partners with Business Unit, and Plant Managers to assess, select and develop Lean Coordinator and Six Sigma Black Belt talent throughout the operation, as well as mentoring and assisting in career management of these individuals.
Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements) Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements):
-Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Operations.
-Minimum 7 years of related experience in lean six sigma and/or operational excellence.
-Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Training and mentoring experience of Six Sigma/Lean concepts at multiple levels
-Advanced degree
-Certification in Six Sigma and Lean disciplines
Region North America - US/Puerto Rico
Country United States
State Mississippi
City Jackson, MS
Employee category Regular
Experience
Level Minimum 7 Years
Travel Required Up to 50 percent
Relocation benefit provided? Yes (US/PR Only)
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