Production Manager - Military Veterans

Eaton’s Hydraulics

division is currently seeking a Production Manager to join our team. This

position is based at our Searcy, AR facility.

Position Overview:

As the Production

Manager, you will be responsible for managing, directing, planning and

coordinating (through Manufacturing Supervisors & Team Leads) the

manufacturing activities of both machining and assembly sections in order to

meet plant objectives, and sales goals.

The Production Manager

will manage, direct, plan and coordinate (through Manufacturing Supervisors

& Team Leads) the manufacturing activities of both machining and assembly

sections in order to meet plant objectives, and sales goals. This position will

determine effect of production load changes on plant operations. Take action(s)

to adjust capacities (labor and/or equipment) to meet production requirements.

This position will review plant-operating practices ensuring that both

production and quality standards are maintained/enhanced. This position will

assure appropriate working climate by maintaining proper discipline, morale and

employee relations. Advise, guide, and counsel employees in relation to company

benefits, plant policy and regulations, employee programs, wage administration

and plant objectives.

Making what matters work

at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an

environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and

every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full

potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you

will:

+ Overall responsibility for

operations for the entire facility

+ Through regular contact with

Plant Manager and his staff, participate in planning and/or decision

making in matters concerning financial and operational problems, inventory

control, plant policy and facility/maintenance issues and staffing.

+ Recommend budgets and control

expenditures. Recommend wage or salary adjustments.

+ Operate and organize facilities

and equipment in line with company policies and procedures.

+ Enforce safe practice standards

maintaining a clean work environment.

+ Support the identification,

development, and drive implementation of new manufacturing methods,

equipment, material planning, quality improvement, and Lean and Six Sigma

methods.

+ Lead 125-175 employees through

front line supervisors the production of standard and engineered to order

products.

+ Embrace the different ideas,

perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as

individuals and as a company — are stronger.

+ General knowledge of Eaton

Quality Management System (EQMS).

When we embrace the

different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we —

as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Eaton

has announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Hydraulics Business to

Danfoss A/S. This transaction is expected to be completed by the end of Q1

in 2021 and this position is expected to remain with the Hydraulics Business

and would transfer to Danfoss A/S. upon close. 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 Hydraulics Business when the

transaction closes, Danfoss A/S will provide further details to employees

concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

Qualifications

Basic

(Required) Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited

institution is required.

+ Minimum five (5) years of experience

in an Operations or Manufacturing environment.

+ Minimum two (2) years of experience

with managing direct reports.

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United

States without company sponsorship both now and in the future.

Preferred

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or

Business.

+ Master’s degree or MBA from an

accredited institution.

+ Experience with Lean/Six Sigma.

+ Experience leading Continuous

Improvement initiatives.

+ Direct managerial experience within

Operations or Manufacturing environment.

+ Familiarity with machining and CNC

equipment

Position

Criteria:

+ An applied working knowledge and

experience with manufacturing procedures/practices, Lean/Six Sigma, safety

and quality assurance, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Inventory

Control, Purchasing and Production Planning.

+ Must possess persuasive skills

required of human relations and leadership style driving accountability.

+ Must be able to express ideas clearly

to direct, motivate and train subordinates.

+ Must be able to communicate clearly to

management, professionals, exempt and non-exempt employees in all matters

concerning production, quality, safety, product design, etc. to ensure

that manufacturing objectives are met.

+ Experienced with Visual Management

systems

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.

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico

Organization: HYD PMC Power Motion Control

Job Level: Manager

Schedule: Full-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No

Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Eaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is 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.