• MSD Division CI Manager

    Eaton Corporation (Davenport, IA)


    Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a MSD Division CI Manager. This is a remote role with a required 75% travel.

     

    The expected annual salary range for this role is $141000.03 - $206800.04 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.

    What you’ll do:

    Position Overview

    Lead the deployment of the CI strategy across the division by partnering with Operations Directors, Plant Managers and site CI leaders. Drive cultural transformation and Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS) through annual CI plants to elevate scorecard and High 5 performance metrics.

    Job Responsibilities

    + Establish and align EBS Pull priorities and annual CI plans with division, plant leadership to support strategic flow-down and High 5 performance.

    + Facilitate cross-plant Value Stream Mapping (VSM) sessions to identify and implement strategies that eliminate non-value-added activities.

    + Ensure completion of annual self-assessments at each plant, identify maturity gaps, develop action plans, and monitor progress.

    + Monitor plant-level CI performance and plans; lead regular reviews and identify improvement opportunities.

    + Coach and mentor site leadership and CI teams in ECIS methodology, including planning, execution and problem solving tools (e.g., BPI, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.)

    + Lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIE)/Kaizen teams and ensure timely completion of high-priority projects.

    + Facilitate ECIS training programs for multiple levels of the organization as needed and per requirements.

    + Support strategic initiatives and special projects across Corporate, Industrial Sector, and Aerospace Group.

    + Establish and lead VSM-based CI council to share best practices, build SME networks, and solve supply chain challenges.

    + Build CI capability by recruiting and developing leaders, contributing to development plans and succession planning.

    + Ensure CI projects are tracked in Eaton’s CODB and support plants in achieving 1.5x PP Factory \#LI-LD1

    Qualifications:

    Required (Basic) Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, math or technical field from an accredited institution

    + Minimum 7 years experience in CI, including experience in a high mix / low volume business OR low mix/ high volume business

    + Work experience in different functions within a manufacturing organization

    + Demonstrated knowledge of CI methods, systems thinking and daily manufacturing management, strategic management and project management

    + Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing methodology and roadmaps.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + M.S. degree or MBA

    + Led 50 Kaizen Events

    + Experience in developing lean CI strategy globally

    Skills:

    Soft skills

    + Strong interpersonal and planning skills with proven ability to lead change through both direct and indirect (influencing) abilities.

    + Can effectively and comfortably speak to different levels of the organization; senior leaders to the factory floor.

    + Travel 50-75%

     

    The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 11/26/25

     

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