Program Manager

Eaton is seeking a Program Manager for its IS VEH VGNA division and Kings Mountain manufacturing plant. The role leads plant manufacturing programs and projects focused on operations, capacity, equipment, new product launches, process development, cost improvement, capital expenditure, automation, and continuous improvement. The position coordinates cross-functional teams, manages the project portfolio, interfaces with customers and internal stakeholders, and reports project performance to leadership.

What you'll do:

• Develop and communicate project scope, cadence, and deliverables. Develop appropriate work plans (PROLaunch or Change Management) to ensure objectives are met and the plant is capable to support the project requirements in quality and capacity perspectives
• Align new equipment &/or product launches with all functions and drive the execution to meet customer, cost, quality, and timing requirements
• Maintain the plant manufacturing project portfolio
• Identify key projects which support key operational factors and/or improvement objectives
• Maintain key project performance tracking including leading and lagging indicators
• Ensure the promotion and awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization
• Coordinate financial and technical analysis reviews of all manufacturing projects
• Communicate project status to leadership
• Seeks team (internal & external) input to promote rapid resolution to issues. Coaches and provides feedback/rewards on project performance indicators
• Facilitate manufacturing councils when applicable
• Provide support to all project teams to assure successful completion of projects
• Establish and standardize processes across the Kings Mountain operation

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of experience in program management, engineering, operations or manufacturing required
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc
• Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes, and tools
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written with ability to effectively communicate to internal & external customers & leadership
• Demonstrated strong problem solving, Passion & Motivational skills
• Strong Six Sigma skills
• Software skills in Microsoft project
• Software skills in Mini tab
• Software skills in AutoCad
• Lean Manufacturing Training
• Experiences (Kaizen Events)

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance for the position
• Various Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid and unpaid time away from work