CI Leader

What you’ll do: 
 Drive Operational Excellence through the Eaton Business System, ensuring alignment with Eaton Business Excellence criteria and continuous improvement methodologies. Lead site Lean & Six Sigma strategy and CI across all value streams; execute roadmaps using ECIS, CIF, EBS. Deliver training, mentoring, build capability (Green/Black Belt) and lead CI Council, assessments, and gap closure. Drive Kaizen, IDB, RIE, BPI, Six Sigma, change management projects to reduce cost, eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction achieving measurable improvements in plant performance and key metrics. Align CI with global strategy, define KPIs, drive PDCA and share best practices. Improve processes, equipment, layouts, workplace design, and product quality. Support site strategy, KPIs, EQS, cost-out and ensure MESH & Zero Incident safety. Lead CAPEX planning, PMO, and execution; define equipment and integration needs, considering automation, Industry 4.0. and MES. Actively engaged in product development, FMEA, industrialization, shop-floor readiness. Ensure APQP, PPAP, audits, compliance, and customer quality. Lead major projects, business continuity, risk management. Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, financial, labor requirements. Build high-performing, diverse teams, support HR and succession planning. Drive culture, leadership behaviors, governance, ethics, and best practices. Qualifications: 
 •    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred). •    Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably high mix and dynamic). Skills: 
 •    Certification in Lean Practitioner or Green/Black Belt in Six Sigma, or other industry equivalent. •    Hands-on experience with Lean tools and methodologies such as 5S+, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Setup Reduction, and Lean Material Flow (LMF). •    Practical knowledge and application of Lean and Continuous Improvement tools (5S+, VSM, LMF, etc.). •    Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications. •    Familiarity with ISO standards and QMS principles; experience in supporting compliance activities. •    Exposure to problem-solving tools like A3, 8D, FMEA. •    Leadership experience in guiding small teams or workgroups. •    Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. •    Good analytical and problem-solving abilities with a results-oriented mindset. •    Ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and support change initiatives. •    Effective communication skills in English (verbal and written). •    Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative on improvement projects. •    Basic understanding of project management principles. •    Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. •    Experience in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab).   Additional Preferred Skills: •    Familiarity with basic financial concepts and cost-saving initiatives. •    Knowledge of EHS principles in a manufacturing environment. What we offer: 
 Competitive compensation and benefits package Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the