Plant Leader – Safety, Quality & Lean Excellence

Eaton Corporation; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great company benefits

Internal promotion opportunities

Eaton University development

Relocation support

Job summary

Eaton's Sutton-in-Ashfield plant designs and manufactures alarm, signal, control and notification equipment for harsh environments. The Plant Manager will lead safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost performance while nurturing a high‑performance culture aligned with Eaton’s principles.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of delivering SQDICP results in a complex manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure compliance with Eaton, regulatory, environmental, and health & safety requirements.
• Drive quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives within the SQDICP framework.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, capacity management, and supply chain collaboration.
• Manage plant budgets, capital expenditures and operating expenses; drive Lean and continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership capabilities and succession plans; foster collaboration and employee engagement.

Skills

Strategic mindset

People leadership

Change management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity leadership

Financial and operational acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eaton's Sutton-in-Ashfield plant designs and manufactures alarm, signal, control and notification equipment for harsh environments. The Plant Manager will lead safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost performance while nurturing a high‑performance culture aligned with Eaton’s principles.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of delivering SQDICP results in a complex manufacturing setting.