Eaton’s Electrical Sector - ARS division is currently seeking a Value Stream Manager. This position is based onsite at our Portland (Wilsonville, OR) facility and is a part of our Power Distribution & Controls Assemblies business unit. 

 

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 a year. This position 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. 

 

This role is responsible for managing and directing designated assembly operations to produce and ship product representing $75-80M in annual sales with a focus on safety, quality, on time delivery, labor productivity, and continuous improvement. The Value Stream Manager will lead and manage up to 40 direct reports as well as communicating and coordinating with employees in all functions across the business.

What you’ll do: Manage and enforce safety standards, following all safety rules and procedures including PPE standards, addressing unsafe conditions, and investigating incidents or observations.Develop action plans and objectives from the operations profit plan for High 5 metrics, SIOP, and capex projects.  Support and drive Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives to eliminate wasteRemain knowledgeable of required personnel-related policies and procedures of the company, monitor and correct employee actions or behavior to ensure adherence with required policies, procedures, systems, and rules.Serve as a role model for Eaton’s values and philosophies and code of ethics.Lead daily Tier 2 meetings, review daily goals, interrupters, and metrics. Escalate urgent needs at Tier 3 meetings.Manage production capacity and manning strategy to support financial objectives.Qualifications:

Basic (required) Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institutionThree (3) years’ work experience as a leader/manager of people in a manufacturing environment overseeing production processesOne (1) year of experience using advance Excel functions (vlookups, formulas, tables, etc.)Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the futureMust currently reside within a 50-mile radius of the work location (Wilsonville, OR) to be considered. Active Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Lean certifications (Green, Yellow Belt)Previous experience with manning strategy, labor planning, and forecastingGeneral uderstanding of the SIOP processSkills: Proactive and creative to solve problems with the ability to motivate a group of individualsInclusive to others’ ideas, beliefs, and personalitiesStrong learning agility with emerging technologies, quickly mastering new tools and platforms to drive innovation, streamline workflows, and adapt to evolving business needs Predisposition towards action and empathy towards others

 

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