Plant Leader — Lean Ops, Quality & Growth

Eaton; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Mobility Business seeks a Plant Manager for a VGNA facility based in South Bend, IN. You will lead Production, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, and HR to achieve short- and long-term goals under the Eaton Business System (EBS).

You’ll drive strategy, lead a leadership team, and manage P&L while interfacing with sales to meet customer needs. An undergraduate degree is required; a Master’s is preferred, with deep Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, OPEX or related functions in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience developing high performing teams.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational leadership team and functional staff including Quality, Finance, Continuous Improvement, EHS, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Engineering and Maintenance.
• Drive KPIs with analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under tight deadlines.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma tools (Kaizen, VSM, 5S+) to reduce costs and implement actionable plans.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and a strong environmental focus.
• Foster a Quality culture with early detection and escalation to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Partner with HR to drive talent development and communication strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Eaton’s Mobility Business seeks a Plant Manager for a VGNA facility based in South Bend, IN. You will lead Production, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, and HR to achieve short- and long-term goals under the Eaton Business System (EBS).

You’ll drive strategy, lead a leadership team, and manage P&L while interfacing with sales to meet customer needs. An undergraduate degree is required; a Master’s is preferred, with deep Lean/Six Sigma experience.