Value Stream Manager - Network Protectors

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Value Stream Manager – Network Protectors. This role is based out of our Greenwood, SC location. (relocation is offered)

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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:

The Value Stream Manager is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the Network Protector value stream process within the Greenwood, SC plant. This position will be assisting with new product development, project management, overseeing production associates and support functions. This role will focus on optimizing the flow of work from schedule to delivery, ensuring maximum efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement in the production process. The incumbent will support the Operations Manager with key strategic initiatives for the value stream.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead daily operations for 40+ shop floor employees, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across all processes.
• Serve as backup for the Operations Manager, making key decisions and managing activities across value streams.
• Develop and implement Current and Future State Maps using Lean principles to eliminate waste and optimize flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process changes, technology upgrades, and policy enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing) to meet productivity and scheduling goals.
• Align demand forecasts with capacity plans to ensure optimal schedule execution and resource utilization.
• Analyze operational data and key metrics, identifying improvement opportunities and executing action plans.
• Present performance results and improvement strategies in leadership forums, customer visits, and operations reviews.
• Develop staffing strategies and foster employee engagement, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
• Ensure a safe work environment through proactive accident prevention, investigations, and compliance with safety policies.

## Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of management/supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Candidates that currently reside or are willing to relocate within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field from an accredited institution
• Experience in ETO production or operations environment
• Master's degree in business administration from an accredited institution.
• Experience deploying management business systems.
• LEAN Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt

Position Criteria:

Strong knowledge of Lean principles and Agile methodologies.

• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in managing end-to-end production processes.

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