Operational Excellence Associate

Description - Internal

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Operational Excellence Associate to join our team. This position is based at our Airdrie, AB facility.

Position Overview:

Working under the general direction of the Operational Excellence Manager, this position will assist in the improvement of manufacturing/business processes and the implementation of Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) tools and Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF).

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.

In this function you will:

• Work with business units to implement Eaton Lean Six Sigma in conjunction with Eaton’s Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF)
• Promote, initiate, and support the implementation or improved business and manufacturing processes
• Research and offer solutions for opportunities identified either by this position or any employee on site
• Facilitate improvement events with multi-functional groups and provide just-in-time training of ELSS tools and methodologies
• Promote continuous improvement and lean culture within the business
• Meet ongoing ELSS and CIF requirements

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

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in relevant technical discipline (Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing Engineering)
• Minimum 3 years’ of prior experience working continuous improvement techniques and processes, e.g., Lean Manufacturing
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship
• Intermediate knowledge of relevant software applications, e.g., MS Office Suite, AutoCAD/Inventor and Visio considered an asset
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 80 km of the work location to be considered

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience in assembly and fabrication processes considered an asset
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is considered an asset

Position Success Criteria:

• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, and capable of working in a very fast pace environment as part of a team and taking direction
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence rather than positional power
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills

“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”

Politique d’accessibilité

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What you will get from us

Eaton’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 applicant’s 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: Operational Excellence

Region: North America – Canada
Organization: ESSG CA Canada

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No