Continuous Improvement (OpEx) Manager

Continuous Improvement (OpEx) Manager

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement (OpEx) Manager. This role is permanently located in Jonesville, SC. The role will be remote (in the United States) until Late 2026 / Early 2027. Relocation assistance will be provided.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $123750.0 - $181500.0 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.

What You'll Do :

The CI Manager oversees Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence programs to drive strategic success and plant performance. They lead manufacturing engineering, Lean / Six Sigma initiatives, cost reduction, controls engineering, and capital projects while managing budgets and deploying Eaton Business System processes. The role focuses on improving processes, achieving world-class metrics, and fostering employee engagement through learning, deployment, and recognition.

In this role you will :

• Develops and manages plans to improve production and office processes using ELSS, EQS, CIF, and EBS tools.
• Owns plant cost-out and capital processes; monitors and reports financial impact of cost reduction programs.
• Partners with plant manager to drive annual goal setting, metric reviews, and Continuous Improvement council activities.
• Promotes a digital mindset, leveraging Industry 4.0 and IT teams for visual metrics and real-time process feedback.
• Collaborates with Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to achieve end-to-end operational goals.
• Supports and oversees MESH aspects of facility systems and coordinates maintenance and upgrades.
• Provides MESH oversight for contractor work related to facility systems maintenance and improvements.
• Leads site capital budget planning and monitors installation of MESH-related capital equipment projects.
• Directs staff and contractors in manufacturing repair parts and modifications to facility systems and equipment.
• Leads plant EBEA and OpA assessments; benchmarks and shares best practices across Eaton locations.
• Participates in corporate ELSS council functions and drives employee engagement in CI activities.
• Creates learning frameworks for front-line leaders, engineers, and team leads focused on Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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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.