Continuous Improvement Manager

Eaton; Katowice; On-site; PLN 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health Insurance

Company car

Internal promotion opportunities

Global/international environment

Job summary

Eaton's Mobility Group in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the CI function at the plant, drive operational excellence, and align initiatives with Eaton's business goals. You will manage a team of CI engineers, deploy EBS/ELSS/CIF, and champion data-driven digitalization, including Power BI and smart manufacturing across the site.

You will lead cross-functional CI projects, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and support organizational change with

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required and fluency in English preferred.
• Strong Lean Six Sigma and change management experience.
• Proven leadership in manufacturing and CI transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI function at the Bielsko-Biała plant to drive operational excellence.
• Develop and coach a team of CI Engineers to meet plant objectives.
• Define and deploy CI/Industry 4.0 strategy aligned with business goals.
• Drive implementation of EBS, ELSS, CIF across the plant.
• Lead digitalization initiatives: data-driven decisions, Power BI, smart manufacturing.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analytics

Change management

Industry 4.0

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Do you want to be part of a global company where gender equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do — where everyone matters, and everyone belongs? At Eaton, we’re committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard and every individual can thrive. Join us and help deliver energy‑efficient solutions that truly make a difference. Eaton’s Mobility Group is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team in Bielsko‑Biała, Poland.

The Continuous Improvement Manager coordinates and supports the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the entire plant. The role develops links between Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and business processes, plans and implements process and cost optimization programs, and ensures the standardization of plant processes as well as the sharing of best practices across other Eaton facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Continuous Improvement function at the Bielsko‑Biała plant, driving a culture of operational excellence and sustainable performance improvement.
• Manage and develop a team of Continuous Improvement Engineers, providing coaching, direction, and support to achieve plant objectives.
• Define and deploy the site's Continuous Improvement and Industry 4.0 strategy, aligning initiatives with business goals and Eaton's operational excellence roadmap.
• Drive the implementation and continuous development of Eaton Business System (EBS), Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), and the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) across the plant.
• Lead digitalization initiatives, including data-driven decision making, Power BI adoption, paperless processes, automation projects, and smart manufacturing solutions.
• Identify and deliver improvement opportunities that enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate cross-functional Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizen activities, ensuring measurable business impact and sustainable results.
• Promote the effective use of Lean, Six Sigma, problem-solving, and process improvement methodologies through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Benchmark best practices across Eaton and external manufacturing organizations, fostering innovation and the adoption of industry-leading solutions.
• Support plant audits, operational reviews, and strategic initiatives while providing expert guidance on Continuous Improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related technical discipline.

Skills, Experience & Leadership Competencies

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, operational excellence, or Continuous Improvement environment, with the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong expertise in Lean methodologies, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement tools, and change management principles.
• Demonstrated experience leading plant-wide transformation projects, including operational excellence, automation, and digitalization initiatives.
• Solid understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts, smart manufacturing technologies, data analytics, and digital transformation strategies.
• Ability to define priorities, make data-driven decisions, and deliver sustainable business results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive engagement and alignment across all organizational levels.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, fostering trust, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and openness to diverse perspectives.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and successfully manage transformation initiatives within complex manufacturing environments.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken; Six Sigma certification would be considered a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team in an international environment
• We care about Inclusion and diversity, and we care about you– in Eaton we have several initiatives celebrating diversity and making our daily life more inclusive
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your wellbeing matter – we offer Health Insurance Plan for all Eaton Employees; we have also an Internal canteen.
• We make your growth matter – we invest in our employee for the long term with annual performance&Development reviews.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• Company Car.

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.

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