Operations Manager

Eaton; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Cleveland, Tennessee, is seeking an Operations Manager. Lead manufacturing activities, implement Industry 4.0 upgrades, and coordinate programs to improve plant performance. Relocation assistance is provided for candidates outside a 50‑mile radius.

The role commands a competitive salary, with an annual range of $113,000–$165,000, depending on skills and experience. A strong focus on safety and continuous improvement is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field; five+ years in manufacturing; three+ years leading people.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor departmental goals to improve plant performance.
• Plan and install Industry 4.0 tech for High 5 metrics improvement.
• Use analytical skills for problem solving and decision making.
• Coordinate projects and production programs to drive improvements.

Skills

People management

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operations Manager (76933)

Requisition ID76933-Posted11/03/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ARSdivision is currently seeking aOperations Manager. Relocation assistance will be provided for any candidate residing outside a 50-mile radius of Cleveland, TN!

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000- $165000a year.

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:

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor departmental and individual goals, objectives and growth to improve plant performance.
• Plan, develop and install new Industry 4.0 technology and concepts for improvement of our High 5 metrics
• Utilize analytical skills for problem solving and decision making.
• Coordinate all projects and production programs in support of divisional and plant objectives. Drive improvement efforts using tools such as Eaton Lean Systems and Continuous Improvement Framework.
• Plan, select, appraise and develop personnel in support of the plant objectives and in line with corporate processes and expectations.
• Clearly communicate the progress of major plant activities to the Plant Manager and Staff.
• Maintain a safe work environment by providing a facility, manufacturing methods, tools and equipment that comply to state and federal regulations and Eaton’s MESH requirements.
• Implement and/or support all programs that will achieve a prescribed productivity improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment

• Minimum 3 years experience managing people
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution; Masters degree from an accredited institution

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