Eaton is seeking an enterprise level Vice President, Operations- Capacity Management. The preferred location for this role is in Beachwood, Ohio at the company's US Headquarters, however the team will also consider leaders to be based in other major Eaton hubs. This position includes 50% travel.
What you'll do:
Eaton is hiring for a Vice President Operations - Capacity Management. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer of the Industrial Sector who also leads Supply Chain and Procurement at the enterprise level. The preferred location for this role will be Eaton's US Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio and/or located at one of the following Eaton's hub locations: Pittsburgh PA, Raleigh NC, Charlotte NC, Milwaukee WI, Houston TX or Detroit MI. 50 percent travel is anticipated. This position is a critical leadership role within our newly established Integrated Supply Chain Operations function. Through unifying the Supply Chain and Operations teams, we are enhancing the sharing of best practices, establishing standardized processes, driving improvements, and creating models for career development and effective collaboration. As part of the global Operations team, this role will collaborate across various business units globally to develop an enterprise strategy for Operations capabilities. This strategy will encompass capital allocation optimization, capacity enhancement, and footprint rationalization, thus providing a holistic approach to operational efficiency.
Key Pillars:
• Develop and implement capacity management strategies that align with the organization's growth objectives and operational needs.
• Implement and oversee processes to understand installed capacity, efficiency levels, quality, first pass yields, leading to true capacity utilization and opportunities to grow.
• Oversee the management of the organization's footprint, including space utilization, facility planning, and resource allocation.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for expansion and optimization of existing facilities to support business growth. Establish facility standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of capacity management initiatives with overall business goals.
• Monitor and analyze capacity utilization data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Lead and mentor a team of capacity management professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices related to capacity management and footprint optimization.
• Operations experience in technology, manufacturing, or power management industries.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience working in global manufacturing environments.
• Minimum ten (10) years management experience.
• Minimum five (5) years multi-site operational experience.
• Experience coaching and advising senior executives on business-critical issues.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in technology, manufacturing, and power management industries.
• Strong financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Understanding of capital investments with experience in managing large projects.
• Proven ability to balance operational and strategic priorities.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
• Project management or process improvement certifications.
Skills:
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $227000 - $333000 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.
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.
