Value Stream Leader - Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Eaton; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead production operations at our Carol Stream, IL site. The role focuses on reducing lead time, improving quality, cost, and safety while aligning with key metrics and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage manufacturing teams, develop budgets, mentor front line leaders, and coordinate with other groups to meet customer requirements. Relocation to within 50 miles may be considered; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in Operations/Manufacturing.
• Minimum of three (3) years manager of people experience or other significant leadership experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of continuous improvement or Lean experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs all manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements.
• Assesses performance indicators and ensures schedule, cost and quality goals are met.
• Ensures policies and documentation are followed for quality and consistency.
• Leads continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Addresses Environmental, Health, and Safety issues per regulations and policy.
• Evaluates value stream performance for promotions and transfers.
• Develops budgets and resource plans to meet delivery and cost targets.
• Drives cross‑plant initiatives to deploy best practices.
• Achieves labor productivity and OEE improvements; reduces lead time.
• Supports development of front line leaders and teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead production operations at our Carol Stream, IL site. The role focuses on reducing lead time, improving quality, cost, and safety while aligning with key metrics and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage manufacturing teams, develop budgets, mentor front line leaders, and coordinate with other groups to meet customer requirements. Relocation to within 50 miles may be considered; travel up to 10% may be required.