Job Description

Job Req ID

48667

Work Type

Hybrid

Department

Operations Excellence

The Crouse Hinds (Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions) division is part of Eaton's electrical sector and has over 125 years of experience in protecting people, processes and assets in the most challenging environments. Our strategic focus is on driving growth, leveraging innovation and building capability across our global network towards diverse customer base - end-users, EPCs, integrators, OEMs and distributors.



Eaton's manufacturing plant in Sutton in Ashfield designs and manufacturers alarm, signal, control and notification equipment used in harsh environmental conditions.



The site is looking for a

CI Manager

to lead, manage and co-ordinate the continuous improvement programme within a manufacturing business.


What you'll do:
Lead change initiatives across all areas of the business by identifying, quantifying, and managing projects from operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions. Develop the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy and deploy lean tools and techniques to meet business KPIs at Sutton MEDC, focusing on process improvements in quality, cost, service, and inventory. Implement best practice lean tools and techniques within the business, including Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), by coaching and training managers, supervisors, and staff; lead Kaizen and 5S events to ensure methodologies align with customer demands. Achieve annualized project savings as outlined in the project deck and profit plan; coordinate project deck activities during profit planning and support the Operations team with project management and departmental goals. Continuously enhance project management techniques and coach others in their use, ensuring clear management and timely closure of projects, with accurate plans and concise, high-quality status presentations. Address and reduce business issues through root cause analysis and corrective action plans. Engage the entire organization to promote Lean/CI benefits and foster a culture of continuous improvement as a core business ethos. Maintain a flexible approach to CI, adapting to the changing needs of the business to achieve goals and objectives. Demonstrate proficiency in ELSS tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, and 5S; coordinate ELSS self-assessments and implement action plans to address gaps. Develop and advance ELSS tools as appropriate to meet business requirements. Deliver projects and plans that achieve annualized savings as defined by business objectives. Lead, train, and coach others in lean tools and techniques, building expertise throughout the business and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to meet KPIs. Own and manage the Kaizen calendar, ensuring deployment and support of activities throughout the business. Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) events and activities to achieve targeted cost reductions where appropriate.
Qualifications:
Engineering Degree or equivalent Six Sigma Qualification
Skills:
Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment Ability to work with all levels of the business Demonstrates a collaborative approach Experience training cross-functional groups IT literate - proficient in SAP and SharePoint
What we offer:
Competitive compensation and benefits package Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Great company benefits We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.


Eaton strives to provide benefits and programs that are competitive and focused on employee well-being. These programs are offered across the United States and Puerto Rico, but specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic locations, date of hire, employment type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About Us

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024, the company serves customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com Follow us on LinkedIn.

Our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability

We are powered by our vision, driven by strategy, guided by our aspirational goals and committed to doing business right. We believe diversity is our strength and diverse thinking powers innovation and growth. In our second annual Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report, we look at the progress we've made in our journey and the work that's still left to do. Our latest sustainability report features our progress toward our 2030 Sustainability Goals, which include science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets and our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.

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