Operations Manager - Jobs in Airdrie, AB

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Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Operations Manager based at our Airdrie, Alberta manufacturing plant.Position Overview:As a member of the Senior Site Leadership Team, the primary function of the Operations Manager is to develop strategic direction and lead key manufacturing processes to ensure engineering and production objectives are aligned with safety, quality and customer requirements. The Operations Manager supports the operation’s strategic plan by providing specific product designs that meet customer order requirements, product quality standards, and product delivery commitments. This role serves as the tactical liaison between the Plant Manager, the engineering team and the production managers/supervisors, while leading others in achieving their organizational goals at the Airdrie facility. In addition, this role directly manages the maintenance department and is the facility manager for the plant.Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential and where you can help us reach ours.In this function you will:GENERAL

• Develop and organize engineering and operations capacity plans to support market needs for current and forecasted business.
• Align engineering and production activities to ensure a smooth flow from the time an order enters the front end to when it ships complete from the location.
• Monitor on time performance, cycle time & productivity and implement appropriate continuous improvement.
• Offer day-to-day technical guidance to manufacturing and engineering departments.
• Review new technology and provide consultation and advice to marketing & engineering on plant capabilities.
• Direct the Order Engineering team on providing timely and accurate drawings, materials information, engineering/product support for marketing/GSF and plant manufacturing.
• Direct the Manufacturing Engineering team on product cost improvement, updating and creation of CNC programs, MBM’s, tooling information, standard setup and run times, standard drawings and issuing of ECN’s, NPN’s and product directives.
• Direct Manufacturing Engineering team on maintenance of lines for all products.
• Effectively manage large projects from start to finish.

• Ensures production objectives are met within approved budget, schedules, and quality specifications.
• Work with the production managers/supervisors to develop improvements in production methods, standards, and procedures to ensure effective use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations by all employees.
• Review and evaluate performance, quality and cost improvement objectives for engineering and manufacturing departments.

• Help maintain and support OpA, ISO, EQS, ELSS, MESH and other Eaton related programs.

FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

• Oversee the repair of all mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, machines, and components.
• Manage the facilities/maintenance team to ensure timely response to work orders
• Ensure the maintenance of service equipment, work area, maintenance tool crib and spare parts inventory.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain a TPM program in the facility.
• Oversee the installation of new equipment, movement of machinery and equipment as required, using MESH delegated move plans.
• Oversee the coordination of the work of outsourced mechanical contractors performing work for or within the plant.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in manufacturing or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• No relocation is offered for this position.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing, and quality control processes and procedures.
• Project management Experience.
• Masters Business Administration
• Experience with Lean management and continuous improvement techniques.
• Prior operations experience within the electrical industry.

Position Criteria:

• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of budgetary process and the ability to manage budgets
• Willingness & ability to challenge the status quo and create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to partner with all levels of leadership and consistently achieve results in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong MS Office skills; PowerPoint, Excel (Advanced), Outlook

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: http://www.eatoncanada.ca/EatonCA/OurCompany/Accessibility/index.htm#LI-CH1What you will get from usEaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Job: Manufacturing & OperationsRegion: North America – CanadaOrganization: ESSG CA CanadaJob Level: ManagerSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position: NoDoes this position offer relocation: NoTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeQuick Apply

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