Value Stream Manager

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 currently seeking a Value Stream Manager. The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000 a 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.

Position Overview

Eaton is currently seeking a Value Stream Manager to join our team. This position will be based at our Carol Stream, IL site with onsite work available. If the candidate is not located within 50 miles of Carol Stream, IL relocation will be considered. This position is responsible for overall management of production operations in Carol Stream. Overall responsibility for leading manufacturing team in achieving customer satisfaction through lead time reduction, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals aligned with key metrics. Coordinates with all groups to meet customer requirements. Drives performance and deploys continuous improvement to achieve or exceed financial plans, employee engagement and strategic goals. Leverages resources and motivates personnel to create a high‑performance culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages and directs all manufacturing activities to ensure completion of customer requirements.
• Assess performance indicators and takes appropriate actions to ensure schedule, cost and quality goals are met.
• Assures policies, procedures, and other documentation are followed to ensure consistent and compliant manufactured product.
• Provides leadership and commitment in support of continuous improvement in quality, productivity and delivery performance through the deployment of continuous improvement framework.
• Assures that Environmental, Health, and Safety issues are addressed considering local regulations, Eaton policy, and good corporate citizenship.
• Evaluates operational performance of the value stream in order to facilitate performance management, merit promotions, job transfers, etc.
• Develops budgets and resource plans, and monitors performance, to achieve product delivery and cost requirements.
• Coordinates and assists with plant initiatives, participating on teams in order to drive best practices across enterprise.
• Achieve labor productivity, OEE improvements, and lead time reduction efforts to drive factory cost reductions.
• Data driven decision making as a requirement.
• Development of front line leaders is a key responsibility.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership, coaching and influence management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts (production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving).
• Safety First Behavior as a leadership expectation, along with Customer Focused Thinking tied to quality, delivery, and structured problem solving.

Skills

• Can identify linkages between functions, impact of actions on functional decisions downstream, and how multiple functions work within a value stream.
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills with a proven ability to lead change through both direct and indirect (influencing) abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate to different levels of the organization.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills and understanding of problem‑solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc.), goal setting, and performance tracking.
• Ability to demonstrate proven experience in process development, implementation, and sustainability.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written.
• Up to 10% travel required.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.