Plant Manager
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Eatons Mobility Business is hiring a Plant Manager for one of their Vehicle Group North America (VGNA) facilities. This position will be based in Indianapolis IN.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Vice President Operations the Plant Manager oversees all distribution center operations ensuring the safe efficient and cost effective movement of goods while delivering exceptional service safety productivity and financial results. This role defines operational strategy and directs distribution kitting inventory and facility functions while driving continuous improvement across the site. The Plant Manager is responsible for overall site performance including full P&L ownership team leadership and adherence to company and regulatory standards.
Essential Functions:
Develop and execute the strategic operating plan for the distribution center aligned with divisional operational and supply chain objectives.
Forecast business needs plan capacity and guide long-range operational and financial planning.
Lead initiatives to expand capabilities optimize the distribution footprint and support network growth.
Oversee end-to-end distribution operations including receiving inventory control order fulfillment shipping transportation coordination and facility management.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with OSHA environmental and company regulatory standards.
Build and sustain a culture of safety accountability employee engagement and high performance.
Deliver operational excellence by consistently meeting targets for accuracy productivity cost service and quality.
Own full P&L performance including budgeting forecasting expense control and capital planning.
Optimize labor equipment technology and warehouse space to maximize throughput and efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Lead coach and develop operations leaders ensuring strong bench strength and succession planning.
Collaborate with cross functional teams such as Aftermarket Sales Supply Chain Customer service and Manufacturing to optimize operational outcomes.
Evaluate capital expenditure needs and manage contracts vendor relationships and operational investments.
Required Qualifications:
5 years of distribution center operations with 3 years in senior leadership role
Robust understanding of WMS systems inventory management and warehouse automation tools
Strong understanding of warehouse processes inventory management and operational metrics
Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
Eaton Leadership Attributes:
Effectively drives and manages change challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas.
Demonstrates professional presence communicates articulately and confidently.
Effectively leverages functional and cross-functional resources to solve problems improve processes and meet objectives.
Demonstrated written verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
Demonstrated success in effectively and confidently providing leadership to employees in a constantly changing environment.
Education:
An undergraduate degree is required. A Masters degree is preferred.
Compensation:
Eaton recognizes this role as a critical position within the corporation and will create a compelling package consisting of a base salary employee incentive compensation and complete benefits.
Location:
This position will be based in Indianapolis IN.
About Eaton:
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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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Expense Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Food Processing
- Operations Management
- Production Management
- Budgeting
- Plant Management
- Manufacturing
About Company
Eaton provides products and expert advice to help its customers safely power and connect their computers and electronics.
