OPEX Manager

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a OPEX Manager. Add sentence or two about what the business does/manufactures. Example – We are a leader in…. Insert Unique Benefit information (if relevant). Example – Field Service Representative roles offer company car and guaranteed 40-hour paid week.​ Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time. ## What you’ll do: Main Goal: Lead Maintenance and Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS) deployment, training and mentoring at the plant level. Main job duties center on the creation and implementation of predictive & preventative maintenance programs, site management systems, Lean tool, Six Sigma strategies, and robust problem-solving techniques, which will lead to improvements in factory margins, machine uptime, manufacturing lead time, delivery performance, employee safety and reductions in product/process variation. This position is also responsible for leading the execution and deployment of robust manufacturing processes and continuous improvement/manufacturing efficiency initiatives across the organization. Provides leadership in executing the organization’s annual improvement and strategic plans. Job Responsibilities and Authority: 1 Proactively implements, promotes, and maintains a Zero Incident Safety Culture, through diligence in accident prevention, investigation, equiopment maintenance and rule enforcement 2 Works through the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site Eaton Continuous Improvement System strategy, actions, and cross-functional activities. 3 Actively participates in setting, communicating and achieving functional goals and objectives and develops and maintains performance metrics as required to monitor and improve performance. 4 Leads site actions for predictive and preventative maintenance, spare parts planning, machine capital projects, and equipment uptime 5 Utilizes Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and improved working capital performance. 6 Assists in improvement activities including training, mentoring, facilitating RIEs, Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, benchmarking, etc. 7 Analyzes organizational metrics and performs managerial reviews to evaluate results and recommend action plans to close gaps at an operational level. 8 Coordinates and assists with corporate initiatives, participating on teams to drive best practices across the site 9 Manages plant cost-out activities. 10 Drives complete employee engagement and enhancement of problem-solving knowledge at all levels. 11 Member of the plant leadership team in the advancement of the organization in the Operational Excellence. 12 Build Organizational Capability by hiring and developing MNT and CI competency, participates in annual development plans and provides input on organization capability/succession planning sessions 13 Identifies “Best in Class” manufacturing best practices and assists in their implementation throughout the Group. Every Eaton employee possesses the authority to request a deviation should any process or product requirement does not align with documented standards. Furthermore, they are empowered to halt any defect, shipment, or process that may compromise product quality or the well-being of our customers, in strict accordance with Eaton's commitment to quality standards. ## Qualifications: Education Level Required: ...