Eaton is hiring for a Vice President Supply Chain Operations – Capacity Management opportunity. This position can be based remotely within the United States with preference to the following Eaton’s hub locations: Cleveland OH, Pittsburgh PA, Raleigh NC, Charlotte NC, Milwaukee WI, Houston TX or Detroit MI. 50 percent travel is anticipated.
The Vice President Supply Chain Operations – Capacity Management reports directly to the EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer. 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 responsibilities include:
• 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.
• 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.
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
Position Success Criteria:
• Proven track record in driving large-scale organizational change
• Expertise in efficiency methods, quality metrics, and first pass yields
• In-depth knowledge of logistics and scaling operations while maintaining consistency and quality across different sites
• Strategic thinker with experience managing capacity and capital in manufacturing
• Ability to assess key processes in manufacturing, identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and increase capacity
• Effective collaborator in a global matrixed organization
• Strong understanding of industry best practices and commitment to continuous improvement
• 50+% travel required
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 $236997.0 - $347595.6 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.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on May 2nd, 2025.
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