Continuous Improvement Manager
Eaton, Nacogdoches, TX, United States
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager. This role is located in Nacogdoches, TX. Relocation assistance will be provided. The expected annual salary range for this role is $108,749.97 - $159,499.96 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 This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by leading continuous improvement /cost out initiatives across the plant. The role will champion the site driving the EBS (Eaton Business System)/ECIS and execute the organization’s strategic plan in line with regulations, industry standards, customer requirements, and lean principles.
In This Role You Will
Participate as a key member of plant manager’s staff in all critical decisions impacting the facility.
Manage continuous improvement team including lean coordinator, CI engineers and CI techs for success.
Implement and lead Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools throughout the enterprise (Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s+, Standard Work, etc.).
Lead operational improvement events (kaizen, gemba walks, rapid improvement events, basic problem solving (A3), etc.) with multi‑functional teams from concept to implementation.
Achieve facility‑wide cost‑out targets through improvement projects, waste reduction, best‑practice sharing/implementation, holding project leaders accountable to deliver, and other programs.
Lead planning and cross‑functional execution of activities to increase results on Eaton’s Operating Assessment (OpA) manufacturing maturity process.
Identify potential safety hazards and provide input into remediation, ensuring equipment meets required specifications, enforcing safety expectations, documenting hazards, and training team members.
Perform root‑cause and failure analysis to resolve production detractors, applying critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for quality and performance in a safe, efficient manner.
Execute sustained change management (e.g., ADKAR) to drive and sustain process improvements.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Five (5) years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or lean manufacturing deployment in a manufacturing environment.
Three (3) years of experience as a manager of people.
Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50‑mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Certified.
Skills
Comprehension of ECIS requirements.
Strong team‑building skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to lead and support cross‑functional teams.
Ability to integrate CI with other functions.
Ability to thrive in matrixed management.
Ability to act as an agent of change; effective at enabling and driving change.
Delivering all communication with clarity, impact and passion, tailored to the audience.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After a conditional offer and background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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.
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What You’ll Do This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by leading continuous improvement /cost out initiatives across the plant. The role will champion the site driving the EBS (Eaton Business System)/ECIS and execute the organization’s strategic plan in line with regulations, industry standards, customer requirements, and lean principles.
In This Role You Will
Participate as a key member of plant manager’s staff in all critical decisions impacting the facility.
Manage continuous improvement team including lean coordinator, CI engineers and CI techs for success.
Implement and lead Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools throughout the enterprise (Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s+, Standard Work, etc.).
Lead operational improvement events (kaizen, gemba walks, rapid improvement events, basic problem solving (A3), etc.) with multi‑functional teams from concept to implementation.
Achieve facility‑wide cost‑out targets through improvement projects, waste reduction, best‑practice sharing/implementation, holding project leaders accountable to deliver, and other programs.
Lead planning and cross‑functional execution of activities to increase results on Eaton’s Operating Assessment (OpA) manufacturing maturity process.
Identify potential safety hazards and provide input into remediation, ensuring equipment meets required specifications, enforcing safety expectations, documenting hazards, and training team members.
Perform root‑cause and failure analysis to resolve production detractors, applying critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for quality and performance in a safe, efficient manner.
Execute sustained change management (e.g., ADKAR) to drive and sustain process improvements.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Five (5) years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or lean manufacturing deployment in a manufacturing environment.
Three (3) years of experience as a manager of people.
Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50‑mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Certified.
Skills
Comprehension of ECIS requirements.
Strong team‑building skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to lead and support cross‑functional teams.
Ability to integrate CI with other functions.
Ability to thrive in matrixed management.
Ability to act as an agent of change; effective at enabling and driving change.
Delivering all communication with clarity, impact and passion, tailored to the audience.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After a conditional offer and background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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.
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