Continuous Improvement Manager

Eaton; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 123,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Continuous Improvement Manager, where you will lead the charge in developing and implementing a robust Continuous Improvement program. This exciting role allows you to collaborate with business leaders to foster a culture of problem-solving and drive significant performance improvements across various operations. With a focus on Six Sigma methodologies, you will mentor teams and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality. If you are passionate about driving change and making a tangible impact in a global environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and help shape the future of operational excellence in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Unpaid Time Off

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing operations or Continuous Improvement/Six Sigma.
• Certified Six Sigma Belt required, Master Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Continuous Improvement program across the organization.
• Drive performance improvement and foster a problem-solving culture.

Skills

Problem Solving

Six Sigma

Lean Methodology

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

Master's Degree

Tools

ECIS Tools

DMAIC Principles

Job description

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager. This role can sit remotely but must be within a 50-mile radius of any major airport in the United States such as: Chicago, Atlanta, Michigan.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $123,750.0 - $181,500.0 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Primary Function:
As the Continuous Improvement Manager at Eaton, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the enterprise-wide standard Continuous Improvement program. Your responsibilities will include cultivating a problem-solving culture, driving the Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS), and collaborating with business leaders to execute the strategy across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and deploy a problem-solving culture and capabilities
2. Partner with business leaders to implement the Continuous Improvement strategy
3. Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement through management system elements like Daily accountability, leader Gemba Walks, and Leader Standard Work
4. Serve as a Problem-Solving Sensei to CI, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
5. Drive performance improvement in focus plants and those with High Severity Quality Escapes
6. Lead the deployment of Problem-Solving Culture initiatives, including Problem Solving Kaizens and Six Sigma projects
7. Develop ECIS OpA criteria and educate Problem Solving / Six Sigma trainers and Mentors

Essential Functions:

1. Drive Enterprise-wide Problem-Solving Culture and Strategy
2. Partner and influence business Operations CI director / Master Black Belts/CI Managers to institutionalize a model for executing the Problem Solving / Six Sigma strategy
3. Identify organization wide need for Six Sigma experts, Develop skill assessment to establish the baseline and drive this development with annual strategy.
4. Collaborate with other Master Black Belts/Black Belts/CI Directors/Experts and develop/modify training materials
5. Educate and direct the learning of Eaton Problem Solving / Six Sigma professionals as well as other Eaton executives, senior leaders and managers in the specifics of Problem Solving / Six Sigma, focusing on DMAIC principles.
6. Support development of ECIS-Self Assessment Criteria.
7. Directly support the educational activities and initiatives of ECIS such as plant manager training, executive leadership training, Strategy Deployment, Variation Reduction Kaizens (VRKs), Problem Solving Kaizens, and others.
8. Own the development of ECIS tools, processes and standards and support deployment through Business CI leaders.
9. Regularly review and enhance Problem Solving / Six Sigma training courses delivered to employees, managers, senior leaders and executives to ensure training content quality, accuracy, currency, and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, business, or related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience leading manufacturing operations and / or Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma program and related disciplines on a global scale.
• Certified and Active Six Sigma Belt
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of a major airport in the United States such as Chicago, Atlanta, Michigan to be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred:
• Master’s Degree
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• Demonstrated track record of success in areas of Lean and Six Sigma, with an emphasis on Problem Solving
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor others in the Problem Solving and methodology
• Excellent Instructor and influence skills to enable visible and collaborative leadership
• Ability to lead effectively and drive alignment across a complex global matrixed environment

Additional Information:

This role requires 50% travel.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-21-2025

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