Value Stream Manager

Eaton Group; Jonesville (SC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Value Stream Manager for the Jonesville, SC plant to lead the capacitor value stream across three shifts, overseeing 200+ production staff and boosting safety, quality, and efficiency. The role emphasizes lean execution, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Marketing.

Relocation assistance is provided; candidates outside a 50-mile radius will be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years in manufacturing/operations.
• 1 year supervision/management experience.
• Relocation assistance provided for outside 50-mile radius of Jonesville, SC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Capacitor value stream at the Jonesville, SC plant for 3 shifts and 200+ shop floor employees.
• Lead daily operations with focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and implement lean maps to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Drive continuous improvement through process changes and technology upgrades.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Marketing to meet scheduling goals.
• Align demand forecasts with capacity plans for optimal scheduling.
• Present performance results in leadership forums and reviews.

Skills

Lean principles

Leadership

Communication

Production management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Value Stream Manager. This role is located at our Jonesville, SC. Relocation assistance will be provided. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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.

What you’ll do

The Value Stream Manager is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the Capacitor value stream process within the Jonesville, SC plant. This position will be overseeing production associates and support functions across three shifts. This role will focus on optimizing the flow of work from schedule to delivery, ensuring maximum efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement in the production process. The incumbent will support the Operations Manager with key strategic initiatives for the value stream.

In this role you will:

• Lead daily operations for up to 200+ shop floor employees, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across all processes.
• Serve as backup for the Operations Manager, making key decisions and managing activities across value streams.
• Develop and implement Current and Future State Maps using Lean principles to eliminate waste and optimize flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process changes, technology upgrades, and policy enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing) to meet productivity and scheduling goals.
• Align demand forecasts with capacity plans to ensure optimal schedule execution and resource utilization.
• Analyze operational data and key metrics, identifying improvement opportunities and executing action plans.
• Present performance results and improvement strategies in leadership forums, customer visits, and operations reviews.
• Develop staffing strategies and foster employee engagement, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
• Ensure a safe work environment through proactive accident prevention, investigations, and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• One (1) year of supervisor/management experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Jonesville, SC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and Agile methodologies.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in managing end-to‑end production processes.
• Experience in ETO production or operations environment.
• Master's degree in business administration from an accredited institution.
• Experience deploying management business systems.
• LEAN Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt

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