Value Stream Manager-Clutch. This is a full time, on-site position supporting our Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility. Relocation assistance is available to those in the US/PR.

The Value Stream Manager-Clutch is responsible for overall management of production operations in our clutch department. Overall responsibility for leading the clutch 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 high performance culture.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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.

Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you'll do:

• Leads, manages, trains, develops, and motivates the cross functional value stream team of supervisory, engineering, quality, and materials professionals.
• Establishes value stream goals and objectives consistent with the overall plant goals and objectives. Gives periodic performance reviews with the value stream managers under their leadership
• Ownership of value stream cost out opportunities, manufacturing productivity, and continuous improvement
• Understands, supports, and works within current plant guidelines and policy to promote accountability to performance
• Understands their customers' requirements and determines how to deploy and manage the value stream people, equipment and tooling to meet the requirements and support the plant objectives
• Forecast, analyze and report capacity, OEE/OAE, scrap, downtime, productivity, and other operational data for your value stream
• Responsible for communication throughout the value stream to include the hourly workforce, suppliers, customers, divisional teams, and the community where needed.
• Identifies needs for continuous improvement to the value stream equipment, processes, and personnel
• People - Champions and actively participates in the facilitation of the following initiatives for the facility in general and for the Value Stream team specifically: Eaton Values and Philosophy, Leadership Attributes, Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Hub, OCA, Manufacturing strategy, and E-STAR.
• Health and Safety - Champions and actively participates in the following environmental, health, and safety initiatives: MESH, ISO14001, NC Star Program, and other safety / environmental programs established for the facility for a safe work environment. Ensures that all members of the value stream team are trained in the applicable environmental, health and safety practices.
• Quality - Champions and actively participates in the following quality initiatives / programs: Eaton Quality System (EQS), IATF16949, and etc.
• Plant Financial Performance - Collaborates in the development and execution of facility profit plan objectives, the High 5 metrics and other balanced scorecards. Champions and actively participate in the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) and Eaton Business System (EBS).

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum two (2) years experience in operations/manufacturing
• Minimum two (2) years manager of people experience or other significant 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."

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year or more with Continuous Improvement/Lean experience
• Leadership, coaching and influence management skills
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts (production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving)

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

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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.