Flagship Plant Leader: Growth & Operational Excellence

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 182,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Plant Manager for its flagship manufacturing facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In this role, you will lead operational excellence and financial performance, with accountability for the plant's growth and transformation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, Lean and/or Six Sigma certification, and a minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $182,000 to $266,000 annually, plus benefits and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong change leadership in talent development and employee engagement.
• Experience leading turnaround environments in complex manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People.
• Drive KPI-led performance management through structured problem solving and data-driven decision-making.
• Foster an inclusive, engagement-driven culture aligned with Eaton values.

Skills

Lean and Six Sigma expertise

Manufacturing leadership

Change management

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Lean and/or Six Sigma certification

Job description

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Plant Manager for its flagship manufacturing facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In this role, you will lead operational excellence and financial performance, with accountability for the plant's growth and transformation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, Lean and/or Six Sigma certification, and a minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $182,000 to $266,000 annually, plus benefits and relocation assistance.