Plant Manager - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Plant Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Edmonton Alberta facility.We make what matters work.At Eaton, we believe that power, whether it’s electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical power - is a fundamental part of people’s lives. Technology, transportation, energy, and infrastructure—these are things the world relies on every day. That’s why we are dedicated to helping our customers across the world find new ways to manage power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. And we’re committed to improving people’s lives, the communities where we live and work, and the planet our future generations will depend on. Because that’s what really matters–and we’re here to make sure it works.While our vision is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services, our culture and what we value can be represented in six essential leadership attributes expected of all Eaton employees.

• We’re ethical - we play by the rules and act with integrity.
• We’re passionate - we care deeply about what we do. We set high expectations and we perform.
• We’re accountable - we seek responsibility and take ownership. We do what we say.
• We’re efficient - we value speed and simplicity.
• We’re transparent - we say what we think. We make it okay to disagree.
• We learn – we are curious, adaptable, and willing to teach what we know.

About Eaton:As a power management company with 2021 sales of $19.6 billion, Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safety and sustainably. We have approximately 92,000 employees across the world and sell products to customers in more than 175 countries.Position Overview:Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Operations, the Edmonton Power Centre Plant Manager is responsible for managing and directing the Low and Medium Voltage Control Assembly operations to assure attainment of strategic, commercial, operational, financial, quality, and employee-related objectives. Incumbent ensures all Eaton policies and practices are enforced. This includes developing and implementing strategic plans to ensure the plant meets commercial and production goals at optimal costs with strong adherence meeting all Eaton Health, Environmental and Safety policies, and practices.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.Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a cross-functional team to achieve market and profitable growth in the design, manufacture of Low and Medium Voltage switchgear and related equipment in an Engineered to order (ETO) environment.
• Direct and establish objectives for site activities which include margin attainment, capacity and manpower planning, on-time performance, cycle time, and various other commercial and operational metrics for current and forecasted business needs
• Engage and provide direction to Sales, Marketing and Quoting teams to assure Eaton Market share in above mentioned products are maintained and exceeded
• Coordinate with US Manufacturing plants that produce assemblies for the Canadian market to assure they maintain on time performance
• Provide strong leadership in support of Eaton Business Systems and other operational excellence improvement efforts.
• Develop and execute strategic capital spending plans to assure adequate capacity to meet division and product line growth objectives
• Ensure all orders are accurate and compliant with customer specifications and all discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner and shipped on time
• Implement Lean manufacturing at a departmental and manufacturing level using lean Six Sigma tools and CI/CIF frameworks

QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree is required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience to include operations, materials, sales and /or project management
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now or in the future
• No relocation is being offered for this position.

Position Criteria:

• Engineering Degree preferred
• Knowledge of Quotation Systems, Order Management, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and ERP software such as Oracle, SAP and COGNOS preferred
• Proficient in the application, operation and support of engineering and maintenance of electrical distribution power systems and power quality systems of all voltage classes
• Demonstrated ability to relate to senior executives and industry peers
• Able to travel across Canada and to the United States up to 15%
• Directly interact with customer queries and calls when needed

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 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)

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: : https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.html#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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