Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a OPEX Manager. This position is based at our Indianapolis, IN distribution center.

The OPEX Manager will drive continuous improvement and Eaton Lean system throughout the Distribution Center (DC), which will lead to improvements in employee safety, quality, delivery performance, material flow, costs, and process efficiencies. This position will manage all NPI (new product introductions) and automated warehouse solutions into the location to ensure site readiness and flawless launch. This role is a key member of the site staff and ensures a site culture of Continuous Improvement and Lean that is then leveraged to drive change. Includes fulfilling leadership duties and providing input for DC strategy and direction.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $91500.03 - $134200.04 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:

• Act as a change agent within the DC to identify, lead, support and implement lean distribution methodologies, incorporating automation where applicable.

• Deploy and execute Eaton’s Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) within the Distribution Center

• Apply principals and initiatives of the Eaton Business System (EBS) to the DC processes for continuous improvement.

• Develop and utilize hands on approach to implement effective continuous improvement (CI) training plans that develop and sustain a CI culture, ensuring a constant safety focus.

• Leverage EBS Pull, CIF and Structured Problem Solving as the foundation for deployment & execution.

• Drive CIF (Continuous Improvement Framework) by training, coaching, and leading by example by leveraging the 8 Building Blocks of CIF: Process Standardization, Visual Controls, Leader Standard Work, Daily Accountability, Process Checks, Manning Strategy, Gemba Walks, and CI for Everyone.

• Utilizes Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction and lead game changing kaizen events/RIEs.

• Conducts Eaton Lean System (ELS) assessments and identify performance gaps. Works through the leadership team to prioritize improvement activities and close gaps.

• Provide mentorship development to operational excellence/CI talent.

• Works through the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site Lean and Six Sigma strategy, actions, and cross-functional activities including Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs).

• Works with Regional/Divisional CI Manager to ensure alignment of plant CI activities to broader functional strategy and vision.

• Represents the site as project lead for all new product introductions, (attending divisional meetings, coordinating site readiness, communicating with cross functional teams to ensure effective product/process integration)

• Oversees site capital appropriate requests, idea concept, business case, specifications, and implementation plans.

• Provide necessary communication and motivation to staff; monitor individual performance via observation and review of various productivity metrics.

• Additional responsibilities as defined by manager.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Minimum of three (3) years work experience related to Distribution, Operations Management and/or Process engineering.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future

• No relocation is available for this position. Only candidates that reside within 50 miles of Indianapolis, IN will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in warehouse/distribution center environment

• Experience in measurement methodologies and tools with emphasis on time study expertise

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

Skills:

• Expert in Distribution Operations, Distribution Systems, Training and Development

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiatives to make and stand by decisions

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proven self starter and proactive problem solver

• Advanced computer skills, MS Suite and Visio

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