Operations Manager: Lean & SIOP Champion

Eaton; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's AER MSD Mission System Division is seeking an Operations Manager in Davenport, IA. The role focuses on achieving performance metrics in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and inventory, while driving continuous improvement and talent development within the Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Responsibilities include leading SIOP execution, daily plan deployment, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production schedules and budget plans, with a strong emphasis on safety and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of operations or engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• No relocation benefit offered; candidates within 70 miles of Davenport, IA considered
• ITAR: U.S. person required for ITAR-controlled information access

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute plans for Operations in the SIOP process.
• Act as Continuous Improvement Champion, driving productivity and waste reduction.
• Oversee daily plan execution with Manufacturing Engineers, Supervisors, and Planners.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental systems compliance across operations.
• Develop weekly/monthly production schedules to support the SIOP plan.
• Incorporate Environmental, Health, and Safety into daily activities.
• Lead KPI reviews and drive root-cause problem solving.
• Coach and mentor direct reports and develop talent within the IPT.
• Support customer requirements with a service-oriented mindset

Skills

Operations leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic planning

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

3+ years in manufacturing operations management

Job description

Eaton's AER MSD Mission System Division is seeking an Operations Manager in Davenport, IA. The role focuses on achieving performance metrics in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and inventory, while driving continuous improvement and talent development within the Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Responsibilities include leading SIOP execution, daily plan deployment, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production schedules and budget plans, with a strong emphasis on safety and process