Assistant Manager - CI & I4.0

Eaton Corporation; Ahmednagar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Ahmednagar, India, seeks a Continuous Improvement & Industry 4.0 Leader to drive operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The role offers responsibilities such as leading Industry 4.0 initiatives, improving plant performance, and collaborating with Site Leadership.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and possess over 7 years of experience in manufacturing, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and digital transformation. Join us to shape the future of mobility!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing.
• Minimum of 7 – 8 years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in driving Industry 4.0 and execution of IoT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Lead deployment of Industry 4.0 initiatives for digital manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Site Leaders to develop CI strategy.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Value Stream Mapping

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Digitalization Tools

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office suite

PLC systems

Job description

What you’ll do:

Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. As a standalone company, the Mobility business will be more focused and agile, creating exciting opportunities for employees to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of mobility.

The Continuous Improvement & Industry 4.0 Leader is responsible for driving operational excellence across the site through the deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives. The role partners with Site Leadership to define and execute the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy, improve plant performance, deliver cost-out, and build a strong culture of structured problem solving and data-driven decision making.

This position also leads Industry 4.0 initiatives to enable digital manufacturing, smart data usage, and automation for enhanced productivity, quality, and efficiency.

• Lead deployment of Industry 4.0 initiatives to enable smart manufacturing and digital transformation.
• Drive machine connectivity (IIoT), data acquisition, and real-time performance monitoring systems.
• Develop data analytics capabilities to enable predictive insights and decision making.
• Implement automation solutions such as robotics, cobots, and digital workflows.
• Integrate IT and OT systems (ERP, manufacturing systems, and shopfloor data) for end-to-end visibility.
• Support development of digital tools such as dashboards.
• Collaborate with CFT and Site Leaders to develop and deploy site-level Lean, Six Sigma, and CI strategy aligned to business goals.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Council and drive cross-functional engagement.
• Define and implement CI roadmap including annual CI calendar aligned to EBS/strategic initiatives.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma deployment across plant functions to deliver short-term and long-term business improvements.
• Lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and breakthrough projects.
• Execute plant cost-out initiatives by eliminating waste and improving efficiencies.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis and performance metrics.
• Develop problem-solving culture through Lean / Six Sigma tools (A3, DMAIC, PDCA, etc.).
• Facilitate CI & I4.0 training programs across all plant levels.
• Coordinate with corporate teams and participate in global CI initiatives and best practice sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution required.
• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing.
• Minimum of 7 – 8 years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in driving Industry 4.0 and execution of IoT solutions.

Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Strong understanding and execution of Value Stream Mapping.
• Excellent communication skills, proven capability to execute change in a team environment.
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite and Digitalization tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support plant competencies.
• Knowledge of PLC systems will be an added advantage.