Eaton is currently seeking a Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor for its manufacturing site in Arden, NC. This 4/10 role is onsite Monday - Thursday and supervises our Medium Voltage Controls Assembly (MVCA) team from 5:00am to 3:30pm. Additional hours will be required to ensure proper preparation for shift start-up and occasional overtime.

The Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating manufacturing activities to achieve maximum productivity, while maintaining world-class standards in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role supports the Plant, Operations and Manufacturing Managers in developing and implementing processes that promote a zero-incident safety culture, maximize production output, maintain equipment reliability, and reduce overall operational costs.

Key Responsibilities
• Supervise daily production operations and provide direct leadership to employees within the assigned area.
• Support hiring, staffing, and performance management activities; maintain accurate departmental records for productivity, quality, and attendance.
• Coach, motivate, and counsel employees to drive performance, engagement, and ongoing skill development.
• Accurately manage timecards, attendance, and scheduling in Kronos, including work schedules, vacations, and overtime.
• Lead and support plant-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and execute staffing plans and production schedules to meet or exceed operational targets.
• Plan and prioritize production activities based on customer delivery requirements, operational efficiency, and material availability.
• Monitor departmental and plant-wide performance to ensure quality and productivity standards are consistently achieved or exceeded.
• Promote and utilize company systems and tools to ensure effective execution of processes within assigned areas.
• Drive employee engagement in Lean manufacturing initiatives, including standard work, 5S, pull systems, team empowerment, and structured problem-solving.
• Champion a behavioral-based safety culture focused on achieving zero incidents.
• Foster a positive work environment aligned with company values, encouraging continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Communicate policies, procedures, and expectations clearly and ensure consistent adherence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to optimize workflow and meet quality and delivery expectations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support business objectives.

Required Qualifications
• Education & Experience (one of the following): Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; OR Associate's degree from an accredited institution with 2+ years of direct leadership experience; OR High school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of operations experience, including 5+ years of demonstrated direct leadership experience
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Arden, NC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Position Criteria/Skills:
• Proficiency computer skills and aiblity to type (MS Excel; MS Word; Outlook)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, materials management, safety/EHS, and quality assurance principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including 5S

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that 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.