EATON

Production Manager - Fabrication

EATON$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 5 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience.
  • 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
  • No immigration sponsorship support provided by Eaton.
  • Preferred: Master's degree or MBA from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Production Supervisors and Fabrication Operators to meet targets.
  • Direct daily fabrication activities and manage production schedules.
  • Resolve production, quality, and customer-related issues.
  • Provide coaching and support to Production Supervisors and oversee team development.
  • Champion a safety culture and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop expertise in fabrication processes and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Maintain accurate records of production and oversee resources in fabrication cells.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid and unpaid time off programs
  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
  • Eligibility for specific programs may vary.
Full Job Description
Eaton's EPG CPD PCD Power Components Division is currently seeking a Production Manager - Fabrication. This role takes place at our large Eaton facility in Beaver, PA. We are able to offer relocation assistance to qualified candidates within the United States.

Through a Play to Win mindset, the Production Manager - Fabrication is responsible for leading the fabrication team to achieve safe, high-quality, and efficient operations. This role drives workflow optimization, resolves production challenges, and ensures key performance objectives are met. The position fosters effective communication and collaboration across functions and with stakeholders to support production, quality, safety, customer requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Manager oversees production resources and activities in alignment with established policies and practices while cultivating a positive employee relations environment through leadership behaviors consistent with Eaton's Culture Model.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ 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:

Production Operations & Performance Management
  • Lead Production Supervisors and Fabrication Operators to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
  • Direct daily fabrication activities to meet yield targets, on-time delivery commitments, OEE objectives, and customer requirements.
  • Manage production scheduling, staffing, shift coverage, and overtime to ensure efficient operations across multiple shifts.
  • Resolve production, quality, and customer demand issues, escalating critical concerns to site leadership when necessary.


People Leadership & Workforce Development
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Production Supervisors while fostering a high-performance team environment.
  • Oversee employee training, skills development, performance evaluations, attendance management, and corrective action processes.
  • Ensure employees progress through training programs effectively and are properly qualified for assigned roles.
  • Maintain positive employee relations and compliance with labor agreements, recommending disciplinary actions when appropriate.


Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, housekeeping standards, and 5S+ practices.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
  • Drive the elimination of waste, improve manufacturing methods, and promote efficient use of materials and resources.
  • Maintain accountability for production quality standards and overall operational excellence within Fabrication Cells.


Equipment, Resources & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Develop deep expertise in fabrication processes and equipment to support efficient and reliable operations.
  • Ensure machinery, tools, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained to maximize production performance.
  • Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve equipment and material-related issues.
  • Maintain accurate production, attendance, performance, and departmental records while overseeing all fabrication cell resources, including equipment, processes, manpower, and materials.


Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing OR fabrication environment.
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or MBA from an accredited institution.
  • 3 years of machine, fabrication, or metal work experience.


Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and implement change activities.
  • Working knowledge of current manufacturing, engineering, materials management and quality assurance methods and practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate employees.
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships at all levels in the organization.
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.

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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.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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